All ICD10 Codes

X16

Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Rankcategory
Description

Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes

About ICD-10-CM code X16

The ICD-10-CM tabular list places Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes at code X16, inside V00-Y99 External Causes of Morbidity, within Contact with heat and hot substances (X10-X19). You can submit this code on claims since it carries full billing specificity.

Metadata & Insights
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99).

X10-X19 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • exposure to excessive natural heat (X30)
  • exposure to fire and flames (X00-X08)

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • contact with powered appliances (W29.-)
  • exposure to controlled fire in building or structure due to appliance (X02.8)
  • exposure to industrial appliances electrical current (W86.1)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
X10-X19Contact with heat and hot substances (X10-X19)
X16Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipesBillable
X16.XXXAContact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes, initial encounterBillable
X16.XXXDContact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes, subsequent encounterBillable
X16.XXXSContact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes, sequelaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to X16:

blockX10-X19
Contact with heat and hot substances (X10-X19)
View context instructions

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

Cross Reference

Find Procedures (ICD-10-PCS)

Find surgical and procedural codes related to Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes.

Search PCS Codes