U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

X18 ICD-10-CM Code: Contact with other hot metals

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

Code definition

Official description

X18

Contact with other hot metals

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

Classification

Where X18 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Accidents (V00-X58)

  3. 3

    Category X18

    Contact with other hot metals

  4. 4

    Code X18

    Contact with other hot metals

More specific choices

Codes under X18

X18 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Contact with liquid metal

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for X18.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for X18.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for X18.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for X18.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code X18 mean?

X18 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Contact with other hot metals.”

Is X18 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. X18 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 X18 located in ICD-10-CM?

X18 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Accidents (V00-X58) (V00–X58), under category X18, Contact with other hot metals.

What coding notes are listed for X18?

Its listed inclusion terms are Contact with liquid metal. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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