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.
Official description
X18Contact with other hot metals
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where X18 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Accidents (V00-X58)
- 3
Category X18
Contact with other hot metals
- 4
Code X18
Contact with other hot metals
Codes under X18
X18 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
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.
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 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.