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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Y27.9XXS ICD-10-CM Code: Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent, sequela

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

Code definition

Official description

Y27.9XXS

Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent, sequela

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

Classification

Where Y27.9XXS sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 20

    External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Event of undetermined intent (Y21-Y33)

  3. 3

    Category Y27

    Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent

  4. 4

    Subcategory Y27.9

    Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent

  5. 5

    Code Y27.9XXS

    Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for Y27.9XXS.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for Y27.9XXS.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for Y27.9XXS.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for Y27.9XXS.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for Y27.9XXS.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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 source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code Y27.9XXS mean?

Y27.9XXS is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent, sequela.”

Is Y27.9XXS a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, Y27.9XXS has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is Y27.9XXS located in ICD-10-CM?

Y27.9XXS 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 and subcategory Y27.9, Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent.

What coding notes are listed for Y27.9XXS?

No inclusion terms are listed for Y27.9XXS in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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