Y27
Non-Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Rankcategory
Official Description
Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent
Use a more specific code (6 billable)
Y27.0Contact with steam and hot vapors, undetermined intentY27.1Contact with hot tap water, undetermined intentY27.2Contact with hot fluids, undetermined intentY27.3Contact with hot household appliance, undetermined intentY27.8Contact with other hot objects, undetermined intentY27.9Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity (V00-Y99).
Y21-Y33 Parent Instructions
Includes
- Undetermined intent is only for use when there is specific documentation in the record that the intent of the injury cannot be determined. If no such documentation is present, code to accidental (unintentional)
Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
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MS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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