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

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 4

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.

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