U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

X03

Exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where X03 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category X03

    Exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure

  4. 4

    Code X03

    Exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure

More specific choices

Codes under X03

X03 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

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

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for X03.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for X03.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for X03.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for X03.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for X03.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code X03 mean?

X03 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure.”

Is X03 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. X03 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is X03 located in ICD-10-CM?

X03 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category X03, Exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure.

What coding notes are listed for X03?

No inclusion terms are listed for X03 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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