U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

X05 ICD-10-CM Code: Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear

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

Code definition

Official description

X05

Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear

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

Classification

Where X05 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category X05

    Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear

  4. 4

    Code X05

    Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear

More specific choices

Codes under X05

X05 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

X05.XXXA

Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, initial encounter

X05.XXXD

Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, subsequent encounter

X05.XXXS

Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for X05.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for X05.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for X05.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for X05.

Excludes2

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

  • exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure (X00.-)
  • exposure to uncontrolled fire, not in building or structure (X01.-)
  • exposure to controlled fire in building or structure (X02.-)
  • exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure (X03.-)
  • exposure to ignition of highly flammable materials (X04.-)

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.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code X05 mean?

X05 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear.”

Is X05 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. X05 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 X05 located in ICD-10-CM?

X05 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category X05, Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear.

What coding notes are listed for X05?

No inclusion terms are listed for X05 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure (X00.-); exposure to uncontrolled fire, not in building or structure (X01.-); exposure to controlled fire in building or structure (X02.-); exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure (X03.-); exposure to ignition of highly flammable materials (X04.-).

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