2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X13Contact with steam and other hot vapors

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›X10-X19›X13

ICD-10-CM X13
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

X13 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for contact with steam and other hot vapors, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as X13.0XXA, X13.0XXD, X13.0XXS, and X13.1XXA.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
X13
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Contact with steam and other hot vapors
Chapter
X10-X19
Contact with heat and hot substances

Code Classification

ChapterV01–Y99External causes of morbidity and mortality
SectionX10-X19Contact with heat and hot substances
CategoryX13Contact with steam and other hot vapors
This CodeX13Contact with steam and other hot vapors

Specific Coding for Contact with steam and other hot vaporsOverview

Non-specific codes like X13 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • X13.0 for Inhalation of steam and other hot vapors

  • X13.1 for Other contact with steam and other hot vapors

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X13

7th Character

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About X13Overview

Is X13 (Contact with steam and other hot vapors) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for contact with steam and other hot vapors, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for contact with steam and other hot vapors need a more specific code from this category, such as X13.0XXA, X13.0XXD, and X13.0XXS.