Question 1

Is X15 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, X15 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code X15 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code X15 represents Contact with hot household appliances. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code X15 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code X15 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code X15?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for X15 is section:X10-X19 (Contact with heat and hot substances (X10-X19)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from X15?

Accepted Answer

Code X15 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: 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) and 1 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with X15 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does X15 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, X15 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., X15XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

X152026

Excludes16Not coded together

Notes1Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers