X13
Non-billableContact with steam and other hot vapors
Contact with steam and other hot vapors
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact with steam and other hot vapors?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact with steam and other hot vapors is X13. The full clinical description is "Contact with steam and other hot vapors". X13 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code X13 mean?
ICD-10-CM code X13 represents “Contact with steam and other hot vapors”. It is classified under Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is X13 a billable code?
No, X13 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under X13.
What chapter is X13 in?
X13 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with X13?
X13 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: exposure to excessive natural heat (X30); exposure to fire and flames (X00-X08).
What are the subcategories under X13?
X13 has 2 child codes, including: X13.0 (Inhalation of steam and other hot vapors), X13.1 (Other contact with steam and other hot vapors).
What are the UMLS CUIs for X13?
X13 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2905498. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does X13 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact with steam and other hot vapors affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of X13?
X13 maps to the ICD-11 code: PB14 (Unintentional exposure to steam, hot vapour, air or gases).
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