Y26.XXXS
Exposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intent, sequela
Y26.XXXS (also written Y26XXXS) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for exposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intent, sequela. It is part of the FY2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. It is one of the 3 codes in category Y26 (Exposure to smoke, fire and flames, undetermined intent). Its 7th character, S, means sequela.
7th character
Category Y26 requires a 7th character. Y26 has only 3 characters, so a placeholder X fills the empty positions.
Guidelines tips
From the FY2027 Official Guidelines. ICD10Ref adds no rules of its own.
An external cause code is never a principal or first-listed diagnosis. Its 7th character is assigned for each encounter and should match the injury or condition code.
If the intent is unknown or unspecified, it is coded as accidental. Undetermined intent codes are used only when the record says the intent cannot be determined.
Notes
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- 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.