2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X97Assault by smoke, fire and flames
X97 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for assault by smoke, fire and flames, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as X97.XXXA, X97.XXXD, and X97.XXXS.
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Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Assault by arson
- Assault by cigarettes
- Assault by incendiary device
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X97
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
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.
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Burns
A burn is damage to your body's tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. Scalds from hot liquids and steam, building fires and flammable liquids and gases are the most common causes of burns. Another kind is an inhalation injury, caused by breathing smoke.
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Questions About X97Overview
Is X97 (Assault by smoke, fire and flames) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for assault by smoke, fire and flames, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for assault by smoke, fire and flames need a more specific code from this category, such as X97.XXXA, X97.XXXD, and X97.XXXS.
