X16 ICD-10-CM Code: Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
X16Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where X16 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category X16
Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
- 4
Code X16
Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
Codes under X16
X16 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for X16.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for X16.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for X16.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- contact with powered appliances (W29.-)
- exposure to controlled fire in building or structure due to appliance (X02.8)
- exposure to industrial appliances electrical current (W86.1)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for X16.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code X16 mean?
X16 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes.”
Is X16 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. X16 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 X16 located in ICD-10-CM?
X16 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category X16, Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes.
What coding notes are listed for X16?
No inclusion terms are listed for X16 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: contact with powered appliances (W29.-); exposure to controlled fire in building or structure due to appliance (X02.8); exposure to industrial appliances electrical current (W86.1). No Excludes2 note is listed.