X15.2⚠ Requires 7th Character

Contact with hotplate

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X15

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X15.2:

Ainitial encounterX15.2XXADsubsequent encounterX15.2XXDSsequelaX15.2XXS

Sub-codes of X15.2(3)

X15.2 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X15.2AContact with hotplate, initial encounter✓ BillableX15.2DContact with hotplate, subsequent encounter✓ BillableX15.2SContact with hotplate, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X10-X19Contact with heat and hot substances (X10-X19)├X15Contact with hot household appliances
└X15.2Contact with hotplate

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