X00.8⚠ Requires 7th Character

Other exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X00

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X00.8:

Ainitial encounterX00.8XXADsubsequent encounterX00.8XXDSsequelaX00.8XXS

Sub-codes of X00.8(3)

X00.8 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X00.8AOther exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure…✓ BillableX00.8DOther exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure…✓ BillableX00.8SOther exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure…✓ Billable

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to X00.8 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Exposure (to), fire, flames (accidental), uncontrolled, in building or structure, specified mode of injury NECMelting (due to fire), fittings or furniture (burning building) (uncontrolled fire)Suffocation (accidental) (by external means) (by pressure) (mechanical), in, burning building

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X00-X08Exposure to smoke, fire and flames (X00-X08)├X00Exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure
└X00.8Other exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure

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