Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel (X06) ICD-10-CM
The X06 code range covers exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel with 17 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 12 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
- exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure X00
- exposure to uncontrolled fire, not in building or structure X01
- exposure to controlled fire in building or structure X02
- exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure X03
- exposure to ignition of highly flammable materials X04
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 X06
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 X06 Range 17 codes · 12 billable
- X06 Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparelNon-billable
- X06.0 Exposure to ignition of plastic jewelryNon-billable
- X06.0XXA Exposure to ignition of plastic jewelry, initial encounter
- X06.0XXD Exposure to ignition of plastic jewelry, subsequent encounter
- X06.0XXS Exposure to ignition of plastic jewelry, sequela
- X06.1 Exposure to melting of plastic jewelryNon-billable
- X06.1XXA Exposure to melting of plastic jewelry, initial encounter
- X06.1XXD Exposure to melting of plastic jewelry, subsequent encounter
- X06.1XXS Exposure to melting of plastic jewelry, sequela
- X06.2 Exposure to ignition of other clothing and apparelNon-billable
- X06.2XXA Exposure to ignition of other clothing and apparel, initial encounter
- X06.2XXD Exposure to ignition of other clothing and apparel, subsequent encounter
- X06.2XXS Exposure to ignition of other clothing and apparel, sequela
- X06.3 Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparelNon-billable
- X06.3XXA Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel, initial encounter
- X06.3XXD Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel, subsequent encounter
- X06.3XXS Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel, sequela
About the X06 Code Range
The ICD-10 code X06 and its subcategories document injuries caused by exposure to the ignition or melting of clothing and apparel. These codes specifically identify incidents such as clothing catching fire or melting, including unique cases like plastic jewelry.
These codes help medical professionals and coders classify burns or injuries resulting from fire or heat sources igniting or melting items worn on the body. For example, X06.0 details exposure to ignition of plastic jewelry, while X06.2 covers ignition of other clothing and apparel. The subcodes with seventh characters (like X06.2XXA for initial encounters) distinguish between first treatment, follow-ups, or complications (sequela). The synonyms linked to these codes help identify incidents described as "accident caused by clothes on fire," whether from controlled fires in homes or outdoor settings, including sources like candles, cigarettes, or bonfires. This makes the ICD-10 code for exposure to ignition or melting of clothing crucial for accurately capturing the external causes and nature of such burn injuries in patient records and billing.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the X06 range?
Of the 17 codes in this range, 12 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 X06 range classify?
The range classifies exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel. 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.
