X15 – Contact with hot household appliances

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code X15

Code: X15 (claims format: X15)
Description: Contact with hot household appliances
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 X15

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

X15.0 – Contact with hot stove (kitchen)Header (more codes below)
X15.1 – Contact with hot toasterHeader (more codes below)
X15.2 – Contact with hotplateHeader (more codes below)
X15.3 – Contact with hot saucepan or skilletHeader (more codes below)
X15.8 – Contact with other hot household appliancesHeader (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 X15

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

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block X10-X19

Excludes1 (not coded here):

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code X15?

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

Is X15 a billable code?

No. X15 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.