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)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (5)
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 hot household appliances?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact with hot household appliances is X15. The full clinical description is "Contact with hot household appliances". X15 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code X15 mean?
ICD-10-CM code X15 represents “Contact with hot household appliances”. 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 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.
How does X15 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact with hot household appliances 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 X15?
X15 maps to the ICD-11 code: PB13 (Unintentional contact with hot object or liquid).
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