Contact with hot air and other hot gases (X14) ICD-10-CM
The X14 code range covers contact with hot air and other hot gases with 9 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 6 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
7th Character Note
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.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X14
7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Codes in the X14 Range 9 codes · 6 billable
- X14 Contact with hot air and other hot gasesNon-billable
- X14.0 Inhalation of hot air and gasesNon-billable
- X14.0XXA Inhalation of hot air and gases, initial encounter
- X14.0XXD Inhalation of hot air and gases, subsequent encounter
- X14.0XXS Inhalation of hot air and gases, sequela
- X14.1 Other contact with hot air and other hot gasesNon-billable
- X14.1XXA Other contact with hot air and other hot gases, initial encounter
- X14.1XXD Other contact with hot air and other hot gases, subsequent encounter
- X14.1XXS Other contact with hot air and other hot gases, sequela
About the X14 Code Range
The ICD-10 code X14 and its subcodes identify injuries caused by exposure to hot air and other hot gases, including inhalation and external contact. These codes help document and classify burn injuries originating from such exposures.
The codes cover two main types of injuries: X14.0 refers specifically to inhalation of hot air and gases, while X14.1 addresses other contact with hot air and hot gases, which is also referred to as "burning due to contact with hot gas." Each type includes specific codes for the initial encounter (XXA), subsequent encounters (XXD), and sequela (XXS), indicating ongoing treatment or complications from the original injury. Healthcare coders use these codes to accurately track and report injuries from heat exposure that affect respiratory passages or external skin, ensuring the correct classification of burns caused by hot gases or air.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the X14 range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 6 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the X14 range classify?
The range classifies contact with hot air and other hot gases. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
