X15.2 – Contact with hotplate

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Contact with heat and hot substances

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code X15.2

Code: X15.2 (claims format: X152)
Description: Contact with hotplate
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: X15

Billable codes under X15.2

X15.2 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

X15.2XXA – Contact with hotplate, initial encounterBillable
X15.2XXD – Contact with hotplate, subsequent encounterBillable
X15.2XXS – Contact with hotplate, sequelaBillable

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 inherited from parent codes

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

X15 – Contact with hot household appliances

Excludes1 (not coded here):

contact with heating appliances (X16)
contact with powered household appliances (W29.-)
exposure to controlled fire in building or structure due to household appliance (X02.8)
exposure to household appliances electrical current (W86.0)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X15

Block X10-X19

Excludes1 (not coded here):

exposure to excessive natural heat (X30)
exposure to fire and flames (X00-X08)

Related codes in X15

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code X15.2?

X15.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for contact with hotplate, in the block X10-X19 (Contact with heat and hot substances).

Is X15.2 a billable code?

No. X15.2 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does X15.2 belong to?

It belongs to category X15 – Contact with hot household appliances.

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.