X15.2
Non-billableContact with hotplate
Contact with hotplate
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)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code X15.2?
ICD-10-CM code X15.2 represents "Contact with hotplate". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is X15.2 a billable code?
No, X15.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under X15.2.
What chapter is X15.2 in?
X15.2 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with X15.2?
X15.2 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 X15.2?
X15.2 has 3 child codes, including: X15.2XXA (Contact with hotplate, initial encounter), X15.2XXD (Contact with hotplate, subsequent encounter), X15.2XXS (Contact with hotplate, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for X15.2?
X15.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2905524. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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