ICD-9 Code E890.1

Fumes from combustion of polyvinylchloride [pvc] and similar material in conflagration in private dwelling

Not Valid for Submission

E890.1 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of fumes from combustion of polyvinylchloride [pvc] and similar material in conflagration in private dwelling. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

ICD-9: E890.1
Short Description:Priv dwel fire-pvc fumes
Long Description:Fumes from combustion of polyvinylchloride [pvc] and similar material in conflagration in private dwelling

Convert E890.1 to ICD-10

The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:

  • X08.8XXA - Exposure to oth smoke, fire and flames, init encntr

Code Classification

  • External causes of injury (V)
    • Accidents caused by fire and flames (E890-E899)
      • E890 Conflagration in private dwelling

Information for Medical Professionals

ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions
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