2025 ICD-10-CM code X98.8
(Active) Effective Date: N/A External causes of morbidity - Assault (X92-Y09) 20 Feed
Assault by other hot objects.
The medical necessity for using this code relates to the need to accurately document the cause and nature of the injury for medical treatment, insurance claims, and potential legal proceedings.
The clinical responsibility associated with this code includes documenting the nature and extent of the injuries caused by the assault, providing appropriate medical care, and possibly coordinating with law enforcement officials if necessary.
In simple words: This code describes an injury caused by someone intentionally hurting another person with a hot object.It doesn't include injuries from legal actions, war, or terrorism.
Assault by other hot objects. This code is used to classify injuries inflicted by another person with the intent to injure or kill using hot objects, excluding injuries due to legal intervention (Y35.-), operations of war (Y36.-), or terrorism (Y38.-).
Example 1: A person is intentionally burned by another individual using a hot iron., An individual throws hot coffee on another person during an altercation, resulting in burns., A victim is attacked with a hot object, like a heated metal rod, resulting in lacerations and burns.
Documentation should include detailed descriptions of the injuries sustained, the circumstances of the assault, and any evidence linking the assault to the injuries. Photographs, medical records, and witness statements can be crucial for substantiating the claim.
** This code requires a 7th character indicating the type of encounter (initial encounter, subsequent encounter, sequela).It’s crucial to clearly differentiate between accidental burns and burns resulting from assault when coding.
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital