T25

Non-billable

Burn and corrosion of ankle and foot

Burn and corrosion of ankle and foot

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T20-T25

Child Codes

8

Coding Notes

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]

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
  • code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved

7th Character Definitions

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Child Codes (8)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T25?

ICD-10-CM code T25 represents "Burn and corrosion of ankle and foot". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T25 a billable code?

No, T25 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under T25.

What chapter is T25 in?

T25 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T25?

T25 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 T25?

T25 has 8 child codes, including: T25.0 (Burn of unspecified degree of ankle and foot), T25.1 (Burn of first degree of ankle and foot), T25.2 (Burn of second degree of ankle and foot), T25.3 (Burn of third degree of ankle and foot), and 4 more.

Are additional codes required with T25?

Yes, when using T25 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.

What are the UMLS CUIs for T25?

T25 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0562094. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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