ICD-10-CM X03: Exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for X03

Exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure

Coding Notes & Guidelines for X03

Includes Notes
  • exposure to bon fire
  • exposure to camp-fire
  • exposure to trash fire
7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X03

7th Character Definitions
  • A: initial encounter
  • D: subsequent encounter
  • S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for X03):

X03.0 - Exposure to flames in controlled fire, not in building or structure X03.1 - Exposure to smoke in controlled fire, not in building or structure X03.3 - Fall due to controlled fire, not in building or structure X03.4 - Hit by object due to controlled fire, not in building or structure X03.8 - Other exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure

About ICD-10-CM Code X03 (Exposure to controlled fire)

ICD-10-CM code X03 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM X03 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about X03 - Exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Exposure to controlled fire related to not in building or structure.