2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Y26Exposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intent
Y26 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for exposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intent, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as Y26.XXXA, Y26.XXXD, and Y26.XXXS.
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Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code Y26
7th Character
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
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 Y26Overview
Is Y26 (Exposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intent) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for exposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intent, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for exposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intent need a more specific code from this category, such as Y26.XXXA, Y26.XXXD, and Y26.XXXS.
