X13

Non-billable

Contact 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

X10-X19

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • exposure to excessive natural heat (X30)
  • exposure to fire and flames (X00-X08)

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (2)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code X13?

ICD-10-CM code X13 represents "Contact with steam and other hot vapors". It 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.

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