X06 – Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code X06

Code: X06 (claims format: X06)
Description: Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel
Short description: Exposure to ignition or melting of oth clothing and apparel
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under X06

X06 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

X06.0 – Exposure to ignition of plastic jewelryHeader (more codes below)
X06.1 – Exposure to melting of plastic jewelryHeader (more codes below)
X06.2 – Exposure to ignition of other clothing and apparelHeader (more codes below)
X06.3 – Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparelHeader (more codes below)

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes for X06

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 each code from category X06

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block X00-X08

Excludes1 (not coded here):

arson (X97)

Excludes2 (not included here):

explosions (W35-W40)
lightning (T75.0-)
transport accident (V01-V99)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code X06?

X06 is the ICD-10-CM code for exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel, in the block X00-X08 (Exposure to smoke, fire and flames).

Is X06 a billable code?

No. X06 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.