Y27 ICD-10-CM Code: Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
Y27Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where Y27 sits
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Chapter 20
External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- 2
Section
Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)
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Category Y27
Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent
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Code Y27
Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent
More specific choices
Codes under Y27
Y27 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Y27.0Contact with steam and hot vapors, undetermined intent
Y27.1Contact with hot tap water, undetermined intent
Y27.2Contact with hot fluids, undetermined intent
Y27.3Contact with hot household appliance, undetermined intent
Y27.8Contact with other hot objects, undetermined intent
Y27.9Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for Y27.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for Y27.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Y27.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for Y27.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for Y27.
Transparency
Source and release
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.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code Y27 mean?
Y27 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent.”
Is Y27 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. Y27 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 Y27 located in ICD-10-CM?
Y27 is listed in Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99), within Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33) (Y21–Y33), under category Y27, Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent.
What coding notes are listed for Y27?
No inclusion terms are listed for Y27 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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