Block in Chapter 20
X00–X08
Exposure to smoke, fire and flames
Excludes1
Not coded here. The listed conditions generally should not be reported together.
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- arson (X97)
Excludes2
Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.
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- explosions (W35-W40)
- lightning (T75.0-)
- transport accident (V01-V99)
Notes
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
Inherited from Chapter 20 External causes of morbidity
- This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter of the Classification indicating the nature of the condition. Most often, the condition will be classifiable to Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). Other conditions that may be stated to be due to external causes are classified in Chapters I to XVIII. For these conditions, codes from Chapter 20 should be used to provide additional information as to the cause of the condition.
Categories in this block 8
- X00Exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure
- X01Exposure to uncontrolled fire, not in building or structure
- X02Exposure to controlled fire in building or structure
- X03Exposure to controlled fire, not in building or structure
- X04Exposure to ignition of highly flammable material
- X05Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear
- X06Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel
- X08Exposure to other specified smoke, fire and flames