X06.3
Non-billableExposure to melting of other clothing and apparel
Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •explosionsW35-W40
- •lightningT75.0
- •transport accidentV01-V99
- •exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structureX00
- •exposure to uncontrolled fire, not in building or structureX01
- •exposure to controlled fire in building or structureX02
- •exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structureX03
- •exposure to ignition of highly flammable materialsX04
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel?
The ICD-10-CM code for exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel is X06.3. The full clinical description is "Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel". X06.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code X06.3 mean?
ICD-10-CM code X06.3 represents “Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel”. 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 X06.3 a billable code?
No, X06.3 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 X06.3.
What chapter is X06.3 in?
X06.3 is in Chapter 21: External Causes of Morbidity (codes V00-Y99).
What codes cannot be used with X06.3?
X06.3 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: arson (X97).
What are the subcategories under X06.3?
X06.3 has 3 child codes, including: X06.3XXA (Exposure to melting of oth clothing and apparel, init encntr), X06.3XXD (Exposure to melting of oth clothing and apparel, subs encntr), X06.3XXS (Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel, sequela).
What are the UMLS CUIs for X06.3?
X06.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2905418. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does X06.3 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel 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 X06.3?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for X06.3 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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