2025 ICD-10-CM code X08
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A External causes of morbidity - Exposure to smoke, fire and flames External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) Feed
Exposure to other specified smoke, fire, and flames.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the specific circumstances and the additional codes used. Consult official coding guidelines for appropriate modifier usage.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of injuries or conditions directly attributable to exposure to smoke, fire, or flames.The extent of treatment is determined by the severity of the resulting injury.
The clinical responsibility involves assessing the patient for injuries or conditions resulting from exposure to smoke, fire, or flames. This includes a thorough physical examination, diagnostic testing as needed, and appropriate treatment for the identified injuries or conditions.Documentation should include the circumstances of the exposure.
In simple words: This code is for when someone is hurt by smoke, fire, or flames in a way that isn't covered by other, more specific codes.A doctor uses this code along with another code that describes the injury.
This ICD-10-CM code classifies instances of exposure to smoke, fire, and flames that do not fall under more specific categories within the X00-X08 range.It is used secondarily to a code from another chapter detailing the resulting injury or condition.The code is part of Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, and is used to indicate the cause of injury or other adverse effects resulting from exposure to fire, smoke, or flames.It is used when other codes are insufficient to accurately capture the environmental cause of the condition.
Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency department after escaping a house fire. They sustained second-degree burns to their arms and face, and inhaled significant amounts of smoke.Code X08 would be used to indicate the cause of the burns and smoke inhalation. Additional codes would be necessary to specify the nature and extent of the burns and respiratory issues., A patient is brought to the clinic with singed hair and minor burns to their hands after attempting to extinguish a small kitchen fire.Code X08 would be used to denote the cause of the burns., A patient suffers from smoke inhalation after being rescued from a burning building. The patient develops acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and requires intensive care. X08 would be used, along with codes reflecting the diagnosis and treatment for ARDS.
Detailed documentation is crucial. This should include a description of the event (location, type of fire, time of exposure), the patient’s location during the event, the extent and type of injuries, and any treatment rendered.Note the amount of smoke inhalation, burn depth and location, and any associated respiratory problems or other complications.Include details about any smoke detectors or fire prevention measures present.
** This code should not be used for intentional acts such as arson.Codes from Chapter V and Chapter XX are used for intentional self-harm and assault respectively.Consider using additional codes to specify the type of smoke, fire, or flame involved (e.g., chemical fire, electrical fire).
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable.
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Burn Surgery, Pulmonary Medicine
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Inpatient Hospital, Office