X16Header code — not billable
Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- X16
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category X16
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code X16?
X16 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Contact with hot heating appliances, radiators and pipes.
Is X16 a billable code?
No. X16 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 X16 in?
X16 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did X16 become effective?
X16 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to X16?
X16 belongs to category X16, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.