X98.8⚠ Requires 7th Character

Assault by other hot objects

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X98

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to X98.8:

Ainitial encounterX98.8XXADsubsequent encounterX98.8XXDSsequelaX98.8XXS

Sub-codes of X98.8(3)

X98.8 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

X98.8AAssault by other hot objects, initial encounter✓ BillableX98.8DAssault by other hot objects, subsequent encounter✓ BillableX98.8SAssault by other hot objects, sequela✓ Billable

Also Indexed As(ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index)

These clinical terms, synonyms, and manifestations all map to X98.8 in the official ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index.

Assault (homicidal) (by) (in), burning, burns (by fire) NEC, hot object, specified NECContact (accidental), with, hot, household appliance, object NEC, assault

Code Hierarchy

┌20External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)├X92-Y09Assault (X92-Y09)├X98Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects
└X98.8Assault by other hot objects

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