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Y27 - Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent


The ICD 10 Code for Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent is listed as Y27.
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: Y27
Description: Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category Y27
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela
Chapter External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
ICD-10-CM Children (deeper level / typically more specific) of Y27:
Y27.0 - Contact with steam and hot vapors, undetermined intent
Y27.1 - Contact with hot tap water, undetermined intent
Y27.2 - Contact with hot fluids, undetermined intent
Y27.3 - Contact with hot household appliance, undetermined intent
Y27.8 - Contact with other hot objects, undetermined intent
Y27.9 - Contact with unspecified hot objects, undetermined intent