X18

The ICD-10-CM code for contact with other hot metals is X18. The full clinical description is "Contact with other hot metals". X18 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

ICD-10-CM code X18 represents “Contact with other hot metals”. 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.

No, X18 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 X18.

X18 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).

X18 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).

X18 has 3 child codes, including: X18.XXXA (Contact with other hot metals, initial encounter), X18.XXXD (Contact with other hot metals, subsequent encounter), X18.XXXS (Contact with other hot metals, sequela).

X18 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2905545, C0479742. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact with other hot metals 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.

X18 maps to the ICD-11 code: PB13 (Unintentional contact with hot object or liquid).