Is X16 a billable code?
No. X16 is a header code that groups 0 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
X16: Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
X16 groups related diagnoses under contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
X16 questions
What does X16 mean?
X16 is the ICD-10-CM code for Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes. It is in chapter 21, External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.