2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X16Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
X16 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as X16.XXXA, X16.XXXD, and X16.XXXS.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
- contact with powered appliances W29
- exposure to controlled fire in building or structure due to appliance X02.8
- exposure to industrial appliances electrical current W86.1
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X16
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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 X16Overview
Is X16 (Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes need a more specific code from this category, such as X16.XXXA, X16.XXXD, and X16.XXXS.
