2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X15Contact with hot household appliances

ICD-10-CM Codes›V01–Y99›X10-X19›X15

ICD-10-CM X15
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

X15 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for contact with hot household appliances, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as X15.0XXA, X15.0XXD, X15.0XXS, and X15.1XXA.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
X15
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Contact with hot household appliances
Short Description
Contact with hot household appliances
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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
CategoryX15Contact with hot household appliances
This CodeX15Contact with hot household appliances

Specific Coding for Contact with hot household appliancesOverview

Non-specific codes like X15 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • X15.0 for Contact with hot stove (kitchen)

  • X15.1 for Contact with hot toaster

  • X15.2 for Contact with hotplate

  • X15.3 for Contact with hot saucepan or skillet

  • X15.8 for Contact with other hot household appliances

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to X15: its own notes plus those printed at block X10-X19 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.

On X15 itself
  • contact with heating appliances (X16)
  • contact with powered household appliances (W29.-)
  • exposure to controlled fire in building or structure due to household appliance (X02.8)
  • exposure to household appliances electrical current (W86.0)
From Block X10-X19 Contact with heat and hot substances applies to 60 codes
  • exposure to excessive natural heat (X30)
  • exposure to fire and flames (X00-X08)

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 X15
Values for category X15 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 X15, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming X15: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • W29 Contact with other powered hand tools and household machinery
    contact with hot household appliance (X15)
  • X17 Contact with hot engines, machinery and tools
    contact with hot household appliances (X15)

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 X15Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for contact with hot household appliances?

X15 is the ICD-10-CM category for contact with hot household appliances, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is X15 (Contact with hot household appliances) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for contact with hot household appliances, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for contact with hot household appliances need a more specific code from this category, such as X15.0XXA, X15.0XXD, and X15.0XXS.

Can X15 be reported with X16?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on X15 lists "contact with heating appliances (X16)". 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).