X00.2

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Injury due to collapse of burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire

External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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❌ Excludes1

direct

These codes are mutually exclusive. Never code them together.

• injury due to collapse of building not on fire (W20.1)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

X00

• Exposure to ignition or melting of nightwear (X05)
• Exposure to ignition or melting of other clothing and apparel (X06.-)
• Exposure to other specified smoke, fire and flames (X08.-)

📋 Code Instructions

inherited

X00

• Code first: any associated cataclysm

Child Codes (3)

X00.2XXAInjury due to collapse of burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire, initial encounter✓ Billable X00.2XXDInjury due to collapse of burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire, subsequent encounter✓ Billable X00.2XXSInjury due to collapse of burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire, sequela✓ Billable

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code X00.2 represents injury due to collapse of burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire. This code falls under the External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under X00.2. Coders should note that X00.2 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code X00.2?

ICD-10-CM code X00.2 is "Injury due to collapse of burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire". It belongs to the category: External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99).

Is X00.2 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, X00.2 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with X00.2?

X00.2 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can X00.2 be coded with other codes?

X00.2 has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in X00

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

X00.0Exposure to flames in uncontrolled fire in building or structure X00.1Exposure to smoke in uncontrolled fire in building or structure X00.3Fall from burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire X00.4Hit by object from burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire X00.5Jump from burning building or structure in uncontrolled fire X00.8Other exposure to uncontrolled fire in building or structure

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Code Information

CodeX00.2

BillableNo — Header code

ParentX00

CategoryExternal causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)

Excludes11 rule(s)

Excludes23 note(s)

Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)