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X04 Exposure to ignition of highly flammable material

Part of Chapter 20: External causes of morbidity , block Exposure to smoke, fire and flames (X00-X08) .

Official Notes

Inclusion Terms

Exposure to ignition of gasoline

Inclusion Terms

Exposure to ignition of kerosene

Inclusion Terms

Exposure to ignition of petrol

Excludes2

exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear ( X05 )

Excludes2

exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel ( X06 )

7th Character

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to code X04

7th Character

A - initial encounter

7th Character

D - subsequent encounter

7th Character

S - sequela

Child Codes

Referenced By

Official notes on these codes cite X04.

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