X30.XXXA – Exposure to excessive natural heat, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Exposure to forces of nature

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code X30.XXXA
Code
X30.XXXA (claims format: X30XXXA)
Description
Exposure to excessive natural heat, initial encounter
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
Block
X30-X39 Exposure to forces of nature
Parent codes
X30

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

X30 – Exposure to excessive natural heat

Applicable to:
  • Exposure to excessive heat as the cause of sunstroke
  • Exposure to heat NOS
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • excessive heat of man-made origin (W92)
  • exposure to man-made radiation (W89)
  • exposure to sunlight (X32)
  • exposure to tanning bed (W89)
7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X30

Related codes in X30

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code X30.XXXA?

X30.XXXA is the ICD-10-CM code for exposure to excessive natural heat, initial encounter, in the block X30-X39 (Exposure to forces of nature).

Is X30.XXXA a billable code?

Yes. X30.XXXA is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does X30.XXXA belong to?

It belongs to category X30 – Exposure to excessive natural heat.

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.