ICD-10-CM Y27: Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for Y27

Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent

Coding Notes & Guidelines for Y27

7th Character Guidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y27

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

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for Y27):

Y27.0 - Contact with steam and hot vapors, undetermined intent Y27.1 - Contact with hot tap water, undetermined intent Y27.2 - Contact with hot fluids, undetermined intent Y27.3 - Contact with hot household appliance, undetermined intent Y27.8 - Contact with other hot objects, undetermined intent Y27.9 - Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent

About ICD-10-CM Code Y27 (Contact with steam)

ICD-10-CM code Y27 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 Y27 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about Y27 - Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent. 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 steam related to hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent.