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X16

Non-billable

Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes

Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes

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

3

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 powered appliances (W29.-)
  • exposure to controlled fire in building or structure due to appliance (X02.8)
  • exposure to industrial appliances electrical current (W86.1)

7th Character Definitions

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

Child Codes (3)

X16.XXXA

Contact w hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes, init

BillableX16.XXXD

Contact w hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes, subs

BillableX16.XXXS

Cntct w hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code X16?

ICD-10-CM code X16 represents "Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is X16 a billable code?

No, X16 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 X16.

What chapter is X16 in?

X16 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

What codes cannot be used with X16?

X16 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 powered appliances (W29.-); and 2 more.

What are the subcategories under X16?

X16 has 3 child codes, including: X16.XXXA (Contact w hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes, init), X16.XXXD (Contact w hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes, subs), X16.XXXS (Cntct w hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes, sequela).

What are the UMLS CUIs for X16?

X16 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0479720. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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