X00

Non-Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Rankcategory
Official Description

Exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99).

X00-X08 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • conflagration in building or structure
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear (X05)
  • Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel (X06.-)
  • Exposure to other specified smoke, fire and flames (X08.-)
Code First
  • any associated cataclysm

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
X00-X08Exposure to smoke, fire and flames (X00-X08)
X00Exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structureNot billable
X00.0Exposure to flames in uncontrolled fire in building or structureBillable
X00.1Exposure to smoke in uncontrolled fire in building or structureBillable
X00.2Injury due to collapse of burning building or structure in uncontrolled fireBillable
X00.3Fall from burning building or structure in uncontrolled fireBillable
X00.4Hit by object from burning building or structure in uncontrolled fireBillable
X00.5Jump from burning building or structure in uncontrolled fireBillable
X00.8Other exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structureBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to X00:

blockX00-X08
Exposure to smoke, fire and flames (X00-X08)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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