X18
Billable codeContact with other hot metals
The ICD-10 code for contact with other hot metals is X18.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Contact with liquid metal
7th character definitions
These definitions specify what each valid 7th-character value means for codes in this category.
- [object Object]
7th character note
This category requires a 7th character to indicate additional clinical detail (e.g. encounter type: initial, subsequent, sequela). The code is incomplete without it.
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X18
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This category requires a 7th character. Documentation should clearly indicate the episode of care (initial encounter, subsequent encounter, or sequela).
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- X10Contact with hot drinks, food, fats and cooking oilsnon-billable header
- X11Contact with hot tap-waternon-billable header
- X12Contact with other hot fluids
- X13Contact with steam and other hot vaporsnon-billable header
- X14Contact with hot air and other hot gasesnon-billable header
- X15Contact with hot household appliancesnon-billable header
- X16Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
- X17Contact with hot engines, machinery and tools
- X19Contact with other heat and hot substances
- X18Contact with other hot metals