ICD-10-CM Code For Exposure To Ignition Or Melting Of Other Clothing And Apparel: Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group X06 includes injuries caused by ignition or melting of clothing and apparel, covering thermal burns and related contact injuries from heated or burning garments. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document acute burn injuries with details such as affected body regions, extent of burns, and any resulting complications or sequelae. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM X06 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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ICD-10-CM X06: Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel Overview

This group represents injuries from ignition or melting of clothing and apparel that cause thermal injury and related complications, primarily affecting the skin and underlying soft tissues. It targets acute burn injuries and associated exposure mechanisms, and accurate coding is essential for documenting injury severity, treatment needs, and justifying appropriate reimbursement. Precise selection of codes within this group supports complete clinical records and correct claims processing.

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ICD-10-CM X06: Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel Overview

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a patient presents with burns or thermal injuries attributable to ignited or melted clothing or apparel. Select the code that reflects the anatomical sites involved, severity, and any documented complications.

ICD-10-CM Codes

12 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
X06.0XXA	Exposure to ignition of plastic jewelry, initial encounter
X06.0XXD	Exposure to ignition of plastic jewelry, subsequent encounter
X06.0XXS	Exposure to ignition of plastic jewelry, sequela
X06.1XXA	Exposure to melting of plastic jewelry, initial encounter
X06.1XXD	Exposure to melting of plastic jewelry, subsequent encounter
X06.1XXS	Exposure to melting of plastic jewelry, sequela
X06.2XXA	Exposure to ignition of other clothing and apparel, initial encounter
X06.2XXD	Exposure to ignition of other clothing and apparel, subsequent encounter
X06.2XXS	Exposure to ignition of other clothing and apparel, sequela
X06.3XXA	Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel, initial encounter
X06.3XXD	Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel, subsequent encounter
X06.3XXS	Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel, sequela

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult factory worker presents to the emergency department after their polyester work jacket caught fire while operating a heated press, sustaining partial-thickness burns where the clothing ignited and melted onto the skin. The patient has acute thermal and chemical injury from both flame contact and molten fibers adherent to the wounds, requiring immediate wound decontamination, pain control, and burn care; a code from this group is assigned because the injury is directly related to ignition/melting of clothing. Typical codes: X06.0XXA, X06.0XXD
A child is brought to urgent care days after a campfire incident in which a synthetic sweatshirt briefly ignited; there are delayed concerns about a healing deep dermal burn with evidence of scarring and reduced range of motion across a joint. The encounter is for follow-up management of sequelae from the original clothing-related burn, so a code from this group indicating later encounter or sequela would be used alongside codes for scarring/contracture as appropriate. Typical codes: X06.0XXD, X06.0XXS
An elderly nursing home resident is admitted for evaluation after staff note a small ignition of nightclothes from a cigarette ember causing full-thickness burns and secondary respiratory distress from inhalation of smoke; the situation is acute with systemic complications requiring hospitalization and multidisciplinary care. Because the injuries resulted from ignition/melting of the patient’s clothing and include an active encounter for the burn injury, an initial encounter code from this group is assigned to document the external cause. Typical codes: X06.1XXA, X06.3XXA

Related Codes

X00-EXPOSURE-TO-UNCONTROLLED-FIRE

ICD-10-CM Code For Exposure To Uncontrolled Fire In Building Or Structure: Group Overview

X01-EXPOSURE-TO-UNCONTROLLED-FIRE

ICD-10-CM Code For Exposure To Uncontrolled Fire Not In Building Or Structure: Group Overview

X03-EXPOSURE-TO-CONTROLLED-FIRE

ICD-10-CM Code For Exposure To Controlled Fire Not In Building Or Structure: Group Overview

X04-EXPOSURE-TO-IGNITION-OF-HIGHLY-FLAMMABLE-MATERIAL

ICD-10-CM Code For Exposure To Ignition Of Highly Flammable Material: Group Overview

X05-EXPOSURE-TO-NIGHTWEAR-IGNITION

ICD-10-CM Code For Exposure To Ignition Or Melting Of Nightwear: Group Overview

X08-EXPOSURE-TO-OTHER-SPECIFIED-SMOKE-FIRE-AND-FLAMES

ICD-10-CM Code For Exposure To Other Specified Smoke, Fire And Flames: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

12 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
X06.0XXA	Exposure to ignition of plastic jewelry, initial encounter
X06.0XXD	Exposure to ignition of plastic jewelry, subsequent encounter
X06.0XXS	Exposure to ignition of plastic jewelry, sequela
X06.1XXA	Exposure to melting of plastic jewelry, initial encounter
X06.1XXD	Exposure to melting of plastic jewelry, subsequent encounter
X06.1XXS	Exposure to melting of plastic jewelry, sequela
X06.2XXA	Exposure to ignition of other clothing and apparel, initial encounter
X06.2XXD	Exposure to ignition of other clothing and apparel, subsequent encounter
X06.2XXS	Exposure to ignition of other clothing and apparel, sequela
X06.3XXA	Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel, initial encounter
X06.3XXD	Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel, subsequent encounter
X06.3XXS	Exposure to melting of other clothing and apparel, sequela

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An adult factory worker presents to the emergency department after their polyester work jacket caught fire while operating a heated press, sustaining partial-thickness burns where the clothing ignited and melted onto the skin. The patient has acute thermal and chemical injury from both flame contact and molten fibers adherent to the wounds, requiring immediate wound decontamination, pain control, and burn care; a code from this group is assigned because the injury is directly related to ignition/melting of clothing. Typical codes: X06.0XXA, X06.0XXD
A child is brought to urgent care days after a campfire incident in which a synthetic sweatshirt briefly ignited; there are delayed concerns about a healing deep dermal burn with evidence of scarring and reduced range of motion across a joint. The encounter is for follow-up management of sequelae from the original clothing-related burn, so a code from this group indicating later encounter or sequela would be used alongside codes for scarring/contracture as appropriate. Typical codes: X06.0XXD, X06.0XXS
An elderly nursing home resident is admitted for evaluation after staff note a small ignition of nightclothes from a cigarette ember causing full-thickness burns and secondary respiratory distress from inhalation of smoke; the situation is acute with systemic complications requiring hospitalization and multidisciplinary care. Because the injuries resulted from ignition/melting of the patient’s clothing and include an active encounter for the burn injury, an initial encounter code from this group is assigned to document the external cause. Typical codes: X06.1XXA, X06.3XXA

Related Codes

X00-EXPOSURE-TO-UNCONTROLLED-FIRE

ICD-10-CM Code For Exposure To Uncontrolled Fire In Building Or Structure: Group Overview

X01-EXPOSURE-TO-UNCONTROLLED-FIRE

ICD-10-CM Code For Exposure To Uncontrolled Fire Not In Building Or Structure: Group Overview

X03-EXPOSURE-TO-CONTROLLED-FIRE

ICD-10-CM Code For Exposure To Controlled Fire Not In Building Or Structure: Group Overview

X04-EXPOSURE-TO-IGNITION-OF-HIGHLY-FLAMMABLE-MATERIAL

ICD-10-CM Code For Exposure To Ignition Of Highly Flammable Material: Group Overview

X05-EXPOSURE-TO-NIGHTWEAR-IGNITION

ICD-10-CM Code For Exposure To Ignition Or Melting Of Nightwear: Group Overview

X08-EXPOSURE-TO-OTHER-SPECIFIED-SMOKE-FIRE-AND-FLAMES

ICD-10-CM Code For Exposure To Other Specified Smoke, Fire And Flames: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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ICD-10-CM X06: Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel Overview

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which injuries are included in the ICD-10-CM X06 group?

How do the encounter designations within this group differentiate codes?

What specificity is required when selecting a code from the X06 group?

Can you list example codes for exposures involving plastic jewelry?

How does correct use of X06 codes affect billing and reimbursement?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which injuries are included in the ICD-10-CM X06 group?

How do the encounter designations within this group differentiate codes?

What specificity is required when selecting a code from the X06 group?

Can you list example codes for exposures involving plastic jewelry?

How does correct use of X06 codes affect billing and reimbursement?

References