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X05 - Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear


The ICD 10 Code for Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear is listed as X05.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: X05
Description: Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear
  • Excludes2: exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure (X00.-)
  • exposure to uncontrolled fire, not in building or structure (X01.-)
  • exposure to controlled fire in building or structure (X02.-)
  • exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure (X03.-)
  • exposure to ignition of highly flammable materials (X04.-)
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X05
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)