X05⚠ Requires 7th Character

Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear

Related Codes· Exposure to smoke, fire and flames (X00-X08)

X00Exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structureX01Exposure to uncontrolled fire, not in building or structure

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X05

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X05:

Ainitial encounterX05XXXADsubsequent encounterX05XXXDSsequelaX05XXXS

Sub-codes of X05(3)

X05 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X05AExposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, initial encoun…✓ BillableX05DExposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, subsequent enc…✓ BillableX05SExposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, sequela✓ Billable

⚠ Excludes 2(Not included here)

  • •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.-)

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X00-X08Exposure to smoke, fire and flames (X00-X08)├X05Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear
└X05Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear

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