X98.0⚠ Requires 7th Character

Assault by steam or hot vapors

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X98

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X98.0:

Ainitial encounterX98.0XXADsubsequent encounterX98.0XXDSsequelaX98.0XXS

Sub-codes of X98.0(3)

X98.0 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X98.0AAssault by steam or hot vapors, initial encounter✓ BillableX98.0DAssault by steam or hot vapors, subsequent encounter✓ BillableX98.0SAssault by steam or hot vapors, sequela✓ Billable

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

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to X98.0 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Assault (homicidal) (by) (in), burning, burns (by fire) NEC, hot object, steamAssault (homicidal) (by) (in), burning, burns (by fire) NEC, hot object, vaporsAssault (homicidal) (by) (in), burning, burns (by fire) NEC, steamAssault (homicidal) (by) (in), steamInhalation, steam, assaultScald, scalding (accidental) (by) (from) (in), steam, assaultScald, scalding (accidental) (by) (from) (in), vapor (hot), assault

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X92-Y09Assault (X92-Y09)├X98Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects
└X98.0Assault by steam or hot vapors

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