ICD-10-CM X19: Contact with other heat and hot substances

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for X19

Contact with other heat and hot substances

Coding Notes & Guidelines for X19

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

objects that are not normally hot, e.g., an object made hot by a house fire (X00-X08)

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X19

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

About ICD-10-CM Code X19 (Contact with other heat and hot substances)

ICD-10-CM code X19 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 X19 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about X19 - Contact with other heat and hot substances. 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 other heat and hot substances.