X15
Non-billableContact with hot household appliances
Contact with hot household appliances
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)
- exposure to excessive natural heat (X30)
- exposure to fire and flames (X00-X08)
- contact with heating appliances (X16)
- contact with powered household appliances (W29.-)
- exposure to controlled fire in building or structure due to household appliance (X02.8)
- exposure to household appliances electrical current (W86.0)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code X15?
ICD-10-CM code X15 represents "Contact with hot household appliances". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is X15 a billable code?
No, X15 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under X15.
What chapter is X15 in?
X15 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with X15?
X15 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); contact with heating appliances (X16); and 3 more.
What are the subcategories under X15?
X15 has 5 child codes, including: X15.0 (Contact with hot stove (kitchen)), X15.1 (Contact with hot toaster), X15.2 (Contact with hotplate), X15.3 (Contact with hot saucepan or skillet), and 1 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for X15?
X15 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0497051. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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