X10 – Contact with hot drinks, food, fats and cooking oils
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Contact with heat and hot substances
- Code
X10(claims format:X10)- Description
- Contact with hot drinks, food, fats and cooking oils
- 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
- X10-X19 Contact with heat and hot substances
Billable codes under X10
X10 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- X10.0 – Contact with hot drinksHeader (more codes below)
- X10.1 – Contact with hot foodHeader (more codes below)
- X10.2 – Contact with fats and cooking oilsHeader (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 X10
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X10
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block X10-X19
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code X10?
X10 is the ICD-10-CM code for contact with hot drinks, food, fats and cooking oils, in the block X10-X19 (Contact with heat and hot substances).
Is X10 a billable code?
No. X10 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.