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X16 - Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes


The ICD 10 Code for Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes is listed as X16.
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: X16
Description: Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
  • Excludes1: contact with powered appliances (W29.-)
  • exposure to controlled fire in building or structure due to appliance (X02.8)
  • exposure to industrial appliances electrical current (W86.1)
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X16
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)