T21.1 Non-Billable Code
Burn of first degree of trunk
Chapter Classification
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Section Detail
T20-T25
Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25)
Code Hierarchy
This code is a child of T21.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.
Coding Guidelines & Notes
useAdditionalCode
- external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)
More Specific Diagnosis Codes
This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.
- T21.10 - Burn of first degree of trunk, unspecified site Billable
- T21.11 - Burn of first degree of chest wall Billable
- T21.12 - Burn of first degree of abdominal wall Billable
- T21.13 - Burn of first degree of upper back Billable
- T21.14 - Burn of first degree of lower back Billable
- T21.15 - Burn of first degree of buttock Billable
- T21.16 - Burn of first degree of male genital region Billable
- T21.17 - Burn of first degree of female genital region Billable
- T21.19 - Burn of first degree of other site of trunk Billable
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