Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM Y27 is the diagnosis code for Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent. This code falls under the section "Event of undetermined intent" within Chapter 20 — External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where Y27 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, Y27 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
Y27 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
Y27 is located in Section Y21-Y33 — "Event of undetermined intent" within Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Y27 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: Y27.0, Y27.1, Y27.2, Y27.3, Y27.8 and more.
Use Y27 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Contact with steam, hot vapors and hot objects, undetermined intent is Y27.
No, Y27 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
Y27 is in Chapter 20 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, Y27 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.