2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X02Exposure to controlled fire in building or structure
X02 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for exposure to controlled fire in building or structure, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as X02.0XXA, X02.0XXD, X02.0XXS, and X02.1XXA.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Exposure to controlled fire in building or structureOverview
Non-specific codes like X02 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
X02.0 for Exposure to flames in controlled fire in building or structure
X02.1 for Exposure to smoke in controlled fire in building or structure
X02.2 for Injury due to collapse of burning building or structure in controlled fire
X02.3 for Fall from burning building or structure in controlled fire
X02.4 for Hit by object from burning building or structure in controlled fire
X02.5 for Jump from burning building or structure in controlled fire
X02.8 for Other exposure to controlled fire in building or structure
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Includes
- exposure to fire in fireplace
- exposure to fire in stove
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X02
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About X02Overview
Is X02 (Exposure to controlled fire in building or structure) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for exposure to controlled fire in building or structure, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for exposure to controlled fire in building or structure need a more specific code from this category, such as X02.0XXA, X02.0XXD, and X02.0XXS.
