ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for X15
Contact with hot household appliances
Coding Notes & Guidelines for X15
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- contact with heating appliances (X16)
- contact with powered household appliances (W29.-)
- exposure to controlled fire in building or structure due to household appliance (X02.8)
- exposure to household appliances electrical current (W86.0)
Inclusion Terms
- Contact with hot cooking pan
- Contact with hot cooking pot
Inclusion Terms
- Contact with cooker
- Contact with kettle
- Contact with light bulbs
7th Character Guidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X15
7th Character Definitions
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for X15):
About ICD-10-CM Code X15 (Contact with hot household appliances)
ICD-10-CM code X15 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 X15 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about X15 - Contact with hot household appliances. 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 Contact with hot household appliances.