X05.XXXA – Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Exposure to smoke, fire and flames

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code X05.XXXA
Code
X05.XXXA (claims format: X05XXXA)
Description
Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, initial encounter
Short description
Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, init encntr
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block
X00-X08 Exposure to smoke, fire and flames
Parent codes
X05

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

X05 – Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure (X00.-)
  • exposure to uncontrolled fire, not in building or structure (X01.-)
  • exposure to controlled fire in building or structure (X02.-)
  • exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure (X03.-)
  • exposure to ignition of highly flammable materials (X04.-)
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X05

Block X00-X08

Excludes1 (not coded here):
Excludes2 (not included here):

Related codes in X05

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code X05.XXXA?

X05.XXXA is the ICD-10-CM code for exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, initial encounter, in the block X00-X08 (Exposure to smoke, fire and flames).

Is X05.XXXA a billable code?

Yes. X05.XXXA is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does X05.XXXA belong to?

It belongs to category X05 – Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.