X05.XXXS - Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, sequela

Version 2023
ICD-10:X05.XXXS
Short Description:Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, sequela
Long Description:Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, sequela
Status: Valid for Submission
Version:ICD-10-CM 2023
Code Classification:
  • External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y98)
    • Exposure to smoke, fire and flames (X00-X08)
      • Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear (X05)

X05.XXXS is a billable ICD-10 code used to specify a medical diagnosis of exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, sequela. The code is valid during the fiscal year 2023 from October 01, 2022 through September 30, 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

X05.XXXS is a sequela code, includes a 7th character and should be used for complications that arise as a direct result of a condition like exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines a "sequela" code should be used for chronic or residual conditions that are complications of an initial acute disease, illness or injury. The most common sequela is pain. Usually, two diagnosis codes are needed when reporting sequela. The first code describes the nature of the sequela while the second code describes the sequela or late effect.

Convert to ICD-9 Code

Source ICD-10 CodeTarget ICD-9 Code
X05.XXXSE929.4 - Late eff fire acc
Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

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