X98
Non-billableAssault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects
X98 is the ICD-10-CM code for Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as X98.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- V00-Y99
- Subcodes
- 6
- Edition
- FY2026
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHA burn is damage to your body's tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity , sunlight , or radiation . Scalds from hot liquids and steam, building fires and flammable liquids and gases are the most common causes of burns. Another kind is an inhalation injury , caused by breathing smoke. There are three types of burns: First-degree burns damage only the outer layer of skin Second-degree burns damage the outer…
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