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ICD-10/X98.0XXS

X98.0XXS ICD-10-CM Code: Assault by steam or hot vapors, sequela

X98.0XXS is the authoritative medical code for Assault by steam or hot vapors, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for assault by steam or hot vapors, sequela (ICD-10-CM X98.0XXS), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Assault by steam or hot vapors, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (X98.0S). Includes: homicide; injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, by any means. Excludes1 (not coded here): injuries due to legal intervention (Y35.-); injuries due to operations of war (Y36.-); injuries due to terrorism (Y38.-). 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X98.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for X98.0XXS in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

  • homicide
  • injuries inflicted by another person with intent to injure or kill, by any means

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • injuries due to legal intervention (Y35.-)
  • injuries due to operations of war (Y36.-)
  • injuries due to terrorism (Y38.-)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Does X98.0XXS require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X98.

What can't be coded together with X98.0XXS?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, X98.0XXS must not be reported together with: injuries due to legal intervention (Y35.-); injuries due to operations of war (Y36.-); injuries due to terrorism (Y38.-).

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to X98.0XXS in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • X98 — Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects
  • X98.0 — Assault by steam or hot vapors
  • X98.0XXA — Assault by steam or hot vapors, initial encounter
  • X98.0XXD — Assault by steam or hot vapors, subsequent encounter
  • X98.1 — Assault by hot tap water
  • X98.1XXA — Assault by hot tap water, initial encounter
  • X98.1XXD — Assault by hot tap water, subsequent encounter
  • X98.1XXS — Assault by hot tap water, sequela
  • X98.2 — Assault by hot fluids
  • X98.2XXA — Assault by hot fluids, initial encounter

View all codes in the X98 family