ICD-10-CM Codes
V00-Y99 External causes of morbidity
X00-X08 Exposure to smoke, fire and flames
X08- Exposure to other specified smoke, fire and flames
2020 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X08.8

2020 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X08.8

Exposure to other specified smoke, fire and flames

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

X08.8 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM X08.8 became effective on October 1, 2019.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of X08.8 - other international versions of ICD-10 X08.8 may differ.

ICD-10-CM Coding Rules

X08.8 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury.

The following code(s) above X08.8 contain annotation back-references

Annotation Back-References

In this context, annotation back-references refer to codes that contain:

Applicable To annotations, or
Code Also annotations, or
Code First annotations, or
Excludes1 annotations, or
Excludes2 annotations, or
Includes annotations, or
Note annotations, or
Use Additional annotations

that may be applicable to X08.8:

V00-Y99
2020 ICD-10-CM Range V00-Y99
External causes of morbidity
Note
- This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.
External causes of morbidity
X00-X08
2020 ICD-10-CM Range X00-X08
Exposure to smoke, fire and flames
Type 1 Excludes
- arson (X97)
Type 2 Excludes
- explosions (W35-W40)
- lightning (T75.0-)
- transport accident (V01-V99)
Exposure to smoke, fire and flames

Code History

2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change

External Cause Index entries containing back-references to X08.8:

Burn, burned, burning (accidental) (by) (from) (on)
- blowtorch X08.8
- candle X08.8
- cigar(s) or cigarette(s) X08.8
- lamp (flame) X08.8
- lighter (cigar) (cigarette) X08.8
- matches X08.8
- pipe (hot) X16
  ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X16
  Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
  2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
  Type 1 Excludes
  contact with powered appliances (W29.-)
  exposure to controlled fire in building or structure due to appliance (X02.8)
  exposure to industrial appliances electrical current (W86.1)
  - smoking X08.8
- torch, welding X08.8
Exposure (to) X58
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X58
Exposure to other specified factors
Applicable To
Accident NOS
Exposure NOS
- fire, flames (accidental) X08.8
  - resulting from
    - lightning X08.8
  - specified NEC X08.8
Ignition (accidental) X08.8 - see also Exposure, fire

ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To X08.8

X08.20XD …… subsequent encounter

X08.20XS …… sequela

X08.21 Exposure to other furniture fire due to burning cigarette

X08.21XA …… initial encounter

X08.21XD …… subsequent encounter

X08.21XS …… sequela

X08.29 Exposure to other furniture fire due to other burning material

X08.29XA …… initial encounter

X08.29XD …… subsequent encounter

X08.29XS …… sequela

X08.8 Exposure to other specified smoke, fire and flames

X08.8XXA …… initial encounter

X08.8XXD …… subsequent encounter

X08.8XXS …… sequela

X10 Contact with hot drinks, food, fats and cooking oils

X10.0 Contact with hot drinks

X10.0XXA …… initial encounter

X10.0XXD …… subsequent encounter

X10.0XXS …… sequela

X10.1 Contact with hot food

X10.1XXA …… initial encounter

Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.

2020 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code X08.8

Exposure to other specified smoke, fire and flames

External causes of morbidity

Exposure to smoke, fire and flames

Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes

Exposure to other specified factors