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
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contact w steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undet intent?
The ICD-10-CM code for contact w steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undet intent is Y27. The full clinical description is "Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent". Y27 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code Y27 mean?
ICD-10-CM code Y27 represents “Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent”. 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 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.
How does Y27 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like contact w steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undet intent 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 Y27?
Y27 maps to the ICD-11 code: PH34 (Contact with steam, hot vapour, air or gases with undetermined intent).
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