Category X98

Assault by steam, hot vapors and hot objects

Clinical Classification Guidelines

7th Character Requirement

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

Specific Diagnosis Codes

Assault by steam or hot vapors
X98.0
Assault by hot tap water
X98.1
Assault by hot fluids
X98.2
Assault by hot household appliances
X98.3
Assault by other hot objects
X98.8
Assault by unspecified hot objects
X98.9