X03.8⚠ Requires 7th Character

Other exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure

Other exposure to controlled fire, not in building or struct…

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X03

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X03.8:

Ainitial encounterX03.8XXADsubsequent encounterX03.8XXDSsequelaX03.8XXS

Sub-codes of X03.8(3)

X03.8 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X03.8AOther exposure to controlled fire, not in building or struct…✓ BillableX03.8DOther exposure to controlled fire, not in building or struct…✓ BillableX03.8SOther exposure to controlled fire, not in building or struct…✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X00-X08Exposure to smoke, fire and flames (X00-X08)├X03Exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure
└X03.8Other exposure to controlled fire, not in building or struct…

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