X98Header code — not billable
Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity
- Category
- X98
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category X98
X98.0Assault by steam or hot vaporsX98.0XXAAssault by steam or hot vapors, initial encounterYesX98.0XXDAssault by steam or hot vapors, subsequent encounterYesX98.0XXSAssault by steam or hot vapors, sequelaYesX98.1Assault by hot tap waterX98.1XXAAssault by hot tap water, initial encounterYesX98.1XXDAssault by hot tap water, subsequent encounterYesX98.1XXSAssault by hot tap water, sequelaYesX98.2Assault by hot fluidsX98.2XXAAssault by hot fluids, initial encounterYesX98.2XXDAssault by hot fluids, subsequent encounterYesX98.2XXSAssault by hot fluids, sequelaYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code X98?
X98 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects.
Is X98 a billable code?
No. X98 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 X98 in?
X98 falls under Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity.
When did X98 become effective?
X98 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to X98?
X98 belongs to category X98, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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