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X00 - Exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure


The ICD 10 Code for Exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure is listed as X00.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: X00
Description: Exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure
  • Includes: conflagration in building or structure
  • Code first any associated cataclysm
  • Excludes2: exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear (X05)
  • exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel (X06.-)
  • exposure to other specified smoke, fire and flames (X08.-)
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X00
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of X00:
X00.0 - Exposure to flames in uncontrolled fire in building or structure
X00.1 - Exposure to smoke in uncontrolled fire in building or structure
X00.2 - Injury due to collapse of burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire
X00.3 - Fall from burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire
X00.4 - Hit by object from burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire
X00.5 - Jump from burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire
X00.8 - Other exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure