X97 ICD-10-CM Code: Assault by smoke, fire and flames
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
X97Assault by smoke, fire and flames
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where X97 sits
- 1
Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Assault (X92-Y09)
- 3
Category X97
Assault by smoke, fire and flames
- 4
Code X97
Assault by smoke, fire and flames
Codes under X97
X97 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Assault by arson
- Assault by cigarettes
- Assault by incendiary device
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for X97.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for X97.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for X97.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for X97.
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 X97 mean?
X97 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Assault by smoke, fire and flames.”
Is X97 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. X97 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 X97 located in ICD-10-CM?
X97 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Assault (X92-Y09) (X92–Y09), under category X97, Assault by smoke, fire and flames.
What coding notes are listed for X97?
Its listed inclusion terms are Assault by arson; Assault by cigarettes; Assault by incendiary device. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.