Diagnosis Code

X05 EXPOSURE TO IGNITION OR MELTING OF NIGHTWEAR


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: X05

Short Description: Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear

Long Description: Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear

The code X05 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 or melting of nightwear (X05)
        • X05 Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code X05 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries
  • 7th Characters:
    • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code @X05*
  • Type 2 Excludes Notes:
    • exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure (@X00*.-)
    • exposure to uncontrolled fire, not in building or structure (@X01*.-)
    • exposure to controlled fire in building or structure (@X02*.-)
    • exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure (@X03*.-)
    • exposure to ignition of highly flammable materials (@X04*.-)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
X05.XXXA Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, initial encounter
X05.XXXD Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, subsequent encounter
X05.XXXS Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear, sequela


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