Y27
Non-billableContact w steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undet intent
Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (6)
Y27.0Contact with steam and hot vapors, undetermined intent
Y27.1Contact with hot tap water, undetermined intent
Y27.2Contact with hot fluids, undetermined intent
Y27.3Contact with hot household appliance, undetermined intent
Y27.8Contact with other hot objects, undetermined intent
Y27.9Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code Y27?
ICD-10-CM code Y27 represents "Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is Y27 a billable code?
No, Y27 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under Y27.
What chapter is Y27 in?
Y27 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What are the subcategories under Y27?
Y27 has 6 child codes, including: Y27.0 (Contact with steam and hot vapors, undetermined intent), Y27.1 (Contact with hot tap water, undetermined intent), Y27.2 (Contact with hot fluids, undetermined intent), Y27.3 (Contact with hot household appliance, undetermined intent), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for Y27?
Y27 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0481005. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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