Contact with hot tap-water (X11) ICD-10-CM
The X11 code range covers contact with hot tap-water with 13 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 9 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
- contact with boiling tap-water
- contact with boiling water NOS
Type 1 Excludes
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.
- contact with water heated on stove X12
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 X11
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 X11 Range 13 codes · 9 billable
- X11 Contact with hot tap-waterNon-billable
- X11.0 Contact with hot water in bath or tubNon-billable
- X11.0XXA Contact with hot water in bath or tub, initial encounter
- X11.0XXD Contact with hot water in bath or tub, subsequent encounter
- X11.0XXS Contact with hot water in bath or tub, sequela
- X11.1 Contact with running hot waterNon-billable
- X11.1XXA Contact with running hot water, initial encounter
- X11.1XXD Contact with running hot water, subsequent encounter
- X11.1XXS Contact with running hot water, sequela
- X11.8 Contact with other hot tap-waterNon-billable
- X11.8XXA Contact with other hot tap-water, initial encounter
- X11.8XXD Contact with other hot tap-water, subsequent encounter
- X11.8XXS Contact with other hot tap-water, sequela
About the X11 Code Range
The ICD-10 code X11 series is used to identify injuries resulting from contact with hot tap-water, including specific circumstances such as hot water exposure in baths, tubs, or running water. These codes help categorize and track accidental burns caused by hot water for accurate medical documentation.
The ICD-10 code for contact with hot tap-water covers various scenarios, with subcodes like X11.0 specifying contact with hot water in a bath or tub, and X11.1 describing contact with running hot water. Each includes detailed codes for initial encounters (e.g., X11.0XXA), subsequent treatment encounters (e.g., X11.0XXD), and sequela or complications arising later (e.g., X11.0XXS). These codes also address related terms such as "burning due to contact with hot water" and "water-induced dermatosis," assisting coders and healthcare providers in selecting the correct code when documenting burns or scalds from hot water exposure. This comprehensive classification supports precise reporting for both clinical care and health statistics.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the X11 range?
Of the 13 codes in this range, 9 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 X11 range classify?
The range classifies contact with hot tap-water. 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.
