X18⚠ Requires 7th Character

Contact with other hot metals

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X18

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X18:

Ainitial encounterX18XXXADsubsequent encounterX18XXXDSsequelaX18XXXS

Sub-codes of X18(3)

X18 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X18AContact with other hot metals, initial encounter✓ BillableX18DContact with other hot metals, subsequent encounter✓ BillableX18SContact with other hot metals, sequela✓ Billable

Inclusion Terms

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X10-X19Contact with heat and hot substances (X10-X19)├X18Contact with other hot metals
└X18Contact with other hot metals

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