X98.9⚠ Requires 7th Character

Assault by unspecified hot objects

⚠ 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 X98.9:

Ainitial encounterX98.9XXADsubsequent encounterX98.9XXDSsequelaX98.9XXS

Sub-codes of X98.9(3)

X98.9 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X98.9AAssault by unspecified hot objects, initial encounter✓ BillableX98.9DAssault by unspecified hot objects, subsequent encounter✓ BillableX98.9SAssault by unspecified hot objects, sequela✓ Billable

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

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to X98.9 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Assault (homicidal) (by) (in), burning, burns (by fire) NEC, hot object

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X92-Y09Assault (X92-Y09)├X98Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects
└X98.9Assault by unspecified hot objects

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