Diagnosis Code

X04 EXPOSURE TO IGNITION OF HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MATERIAL


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: X04

Short Description: Exposure to ignition of highly flammable material

Long Description: Exposure to ignition of highly flammable material

The code X04 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • External causes of morbidity and mortality (V01–Y99)
    • Exposure to smoke, fire and flames (X00-X08)
      • Exposure to ignition of highly flammable material (X04)
        • X04 Exposure to ignition of highly flammable material

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code X04 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries
  • Inclusion Terms:
    • Exposure to ignition of gasoline
    • Exposure to ignition of kerosene
    • Exposure to ignition of petrol
  • 7th Characters:
    • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code @X04*
  • Type 2 Excludes Notes:
    • exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear (@X05*)
    • exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel (@X06*)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
X04.XXXA Exposure to ignition of highly flammable material, initial encounter
X04.XXXD Exposure to ignition of highly flammable material, subsequent encounter
X04.XXXS Exposure to ignition of highly flammable material, sequela


This page was last updated on: 10/1/2023