X11.1 – Contact with running hot water
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Contact with heat and hot substances
- Code
X11.1(claims format:X111)- Description
- Contact with running hot water
- 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
- Parent codes
- X11
Billable codes under X11.1
X11.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
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 X11.1
- Contact with hot water running out of hose
- Contact with hot water running out of tap
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
X11 – Contact with hot tap-water
- contact with boiling tap-water
- contact with boiling water NOS
- contact with water heated on stove (X12)
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X11
Block X10-X19
Related codes in X11
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code X11.1?
X11.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for contact with running hot water, in the block X10-X19 (Contact with heat and hot substances).
Is X11.1 a billable code?
No. X11.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does X11.1 belong to?
It belongs to category X11 – Contact with hot tap-water.
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.