X18 Contact with other hot metals
ICD-10-CM category X18 sits in Chapter 20 (External causes of morbidity, V00-Y99). It contains 3 billable codes for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Always code to the most specific code available: a code with more characters that describes the diagnosis more precisely takes priority over a shorter one.
Billable codes in X18
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
X18.XXXA | Contact with other hot metals, initial encounter |
X18.XXXD | Contact with other hot metals, subsequent encounter |
X18.XXXS | Contact with other hot metals, sequela |
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