X10-X19: Contact with heat and hot substances

The ICD-10 code range X10-X19 pertains to injuries caused by contact with heat and hot substances. These are physical injuries that arise from exposure to extreme heat or direct contact with heated objects, substances, or environments. Causes can vary widely, ranging from everyday domestic accidents, like touching a hot stove, a boiling liquid, or exposure to steam, to more unusual instances such as contact with molten materials in industrial settings. Symptoms of these injuries largely depend upon the severity and extent of exposure, but typically include skin redness, pain, blisters, and potentially, charred skin in severe burns. It's important to note that these injuries can also impact internal body systems, especially if fumes were inhaled during the heat exposure process, which could potentially result in respiratory damage. When left untreated, these injuries may lead to severe complications, including infection, scarring and in extreme cases, systemic shock.