X98.3 – Assault by hot household appliances

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Assault

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code X98.3

Code: X98.3 (claims format: X983)
Description: Assault by 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: X92-Y09 Assault
Parent codes: X98

Billable codes under X98.3

X98.3 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 inherited from parent codes

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

X98 – Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X98

Block X92-Y09

Includes:

homicide
injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, by any means

Excludes1 (not coded here):

injuries due to legal intervention (Y35.-)
injuries due to operations of war (Y36.-)
injuries due to terrorism (Y38.-)

Related codes in X98

X98.0 – Assault by steam or hot vaporsHeader
X98.1 – Assault by hot tap waterHeader
X98.2 – Assault by hot fluidsHeader
X98.8 – Assault by other hot objectsHeader
X98.9 – Assault by unspecified hot objectsHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code X98.3?

X98.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for assault by hot household appliances, in the block X92-Y09 (Assault).

Is X98.3 a billable code?

No. X98.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does X98.3 belong to?

It belongs to category X98 – Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects.

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.