Y27.9

Billable
ChapterV00–Y99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent

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

BillableHas subcodes
CH20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Y21-Y33Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)
Y27Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent
Y27.9Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intentBillable
Y27.9XXAContact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent, initial encounterBillable
Y27.9XXDContact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent, subsequent encounterBillable
Y27.9XXSContact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent, sequelaBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to Y27.9:

blockY21-Y33
Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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