T21.36
Non-billableBurn of third degree of male genital region
Burn of third degree of male genital region
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Burn of third degree of penis
- Burn of third degree of scrotum
- Burn of third degree of testis
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- burns and corrosions of first degree [erythema]
- burns and corrosions of second degree [blisters][epidermal loss]
- burns and corrosions of third degree [deep necrosis of underlying tissue] [full- thickness skin loss]
- burns and corrosion of hip region
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for burn of third degree of male genital region?
The ICD-10-CM code for burn of third degree of male genital region is T21.36. The full clinical description is "Burn of third degree of male genital region". T21.36 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T21.36 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T21.36 represents "Burn of third degree of male genital region". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T21.36 a billable code?
No, T21.36 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T21.36.
What chapter is T21.36 in?
T21.36 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T21.36?
T21.36 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under T21.36?
T21.36 has 3 child codes, including: T21.36XA (Burn of third degree of male genital region, init encntr), T21.36XD (Burn of third degree of male genital region, subs encntr), T21.36XS (Burn of third degree of male genital region, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T21.36?
Yes, when using T21.36 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved; external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T21.36?
T21.36 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2870851, C2083625, C2083652, C2083658. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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