Is X98 a billable code?
No. X98 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
X98: Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
X98 groups related diagnoses under assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
X98 questions
What does X98 mean?
X98 is the ICD-10-CM code for Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects. 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.