X06Header code — not billable
Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel
Short description: Exposure to ignition or melting of oth clothing and apparel
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- X06
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category X06
X06.0Exposure to ignition of plastic jewelryX06.0XXAExposure to ignition of plastic jewelry, initial encounterYesX06.0XXDExposure to ignition of plastic jewelry, subs encntrYesX06.0XXSExposure to ignition of plastic jewelry, sequelaYesX06.1Exposure to melting of plastic jewelryX06.1XXAExposure to melting of plastic jewelry, initial encounterYesX06.1XXDExposure to melting of plastic jewelry, subsequent encounterYesX06.1XXSExposure to melting of plastic jewelry, sequelaYesX06.2Exposure to ignition of other clothing and apparelX06.2XXAExposure to ignition of oth clothing and apparel, initYesX06.2XXDExposure to ignition of oth clothing and apparel, subsYesX06.2XXSExposure to ignition of other clothing and apparel, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code X06?
X06 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel.
Is X06 a billable code?
No. X06 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is X06 in?
X06 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did X06 become effective?
X06 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to X06?
X06 belongs to category X06, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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