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X98 - Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects


The ICD 10 Code for Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects is listed as X98.
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: X98
Description: Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X98
  • 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 X98:
X98.0 - Assault by steam or hot vapors
X98.1 - Assault by hot tap water
X98.2 - Assault by hot fluids
X98.3 - Assault by hot household appliances
X98.8 - Assault by other hot objects
X98.9 - Assault by unspecified hot objects