2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X06Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›X00-X08›X06

ICD-10-CM X06
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

X06 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as X06.0XXA, X06.0XXD, X06.0XXS, and X06.1XXA.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
X06
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel
Short Description
Exposure to ignition or melting of oth clothing and apparel
Chapter
X00-X08
Exposure to smoke, fire and flames

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionX00-X08Exposure to smoke, fire and flames
CategoryX06Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel
This CodeX06Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel

Specific Coding for Exposure to ignition or melting of oth clothing and apparelOverview

Non-specific codes like X06 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • X06.0 for Exposure to ignition of plastic jewelry

  • X06.1 for Exposure to melting of plastic jewelry

  • X06.2 for Exposure to ignition of other clothing and apparel

  • X06.3 for Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to X06: its own notes plus those printed at block X00-X08 and Chapter 20. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From Block X00-X08 Exposure to smoke, fire and flames applies to 120 codes

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On X06 itself
  • exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure (X00.-)
  • exposure to uncontrolled fire, not in building or structure (X01.-)
  • exposure to controlled fire in building or structure (X02.-)
  • exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure (X03.-)
  • exposure to ignition of highly flammable materials (X04.-)
From Block X00-X08 Exposure to smoke, fire and flames applies to 120 codes

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 20 (V00-Y99) External causes of morbidity and mortality applies to 7,461 codes
  • This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.

7th Character

Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X06
Values for category X06 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter
  • Dsubsequent encounter
  • Ssequela

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name X06, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 2

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming X06: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • X00 Exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure
    Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel (X06.-)
  • X04 Exposure to ignition of highly flammable material
    exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel (X06)

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About X06Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel?

X06 is the ICD-10-CM category for exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is X06 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel need a more specific code from this category, such as X06.0XXA, X06.0XXD, and X06.0XXS.

Can X06 be reported with X97?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at block X00-X08, which applies to X06, lists "arson (X97)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).