T28.1
Non-billableBurn of esophagus
Burn of esophagus
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Burn esophagealC0162286
- Burn oesophagealC0162286
- Burn of EsophagusC0162286
- Burn of esophagusC0162286
- Burn of esophagus (disorder)C0162286
- Burn of oesophagusC0162286
- Burning esophagusC0162286
- Burning oesophagusC0162286
- Esophageal burnC0162286
- Esophagus burnC0162286
- Oesophageal burnC0162286
- Oesophagus burnC0162286
- Thermal burn esophagealC0162286
- Thermal burn oesophagealC0162286
- Thermal burn of esophagusC0162286
- Thermal burn of oesophagusC0162286
- burned esophagusC0162286
- burning esophagusC0162286
- burns esophagealC0162286
- burns esophagusC0162286
- burns esophagus thermalC0162286
- burns oesophagusC0162286
- esophagus burningC0162286
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T28.1?
ICD-10-CM code T28.1 represents "Burn of esophagus". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T28.1 a billable code?
No, T28.1 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 T28.1.
What chapter is T28.1 in?
T28.1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T28.1?
T28.1 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 T28.1?
T28.1 has 3 child codes, including: T28.1XXA (Burn of esophagus, initial encounter), T28.1XXD (Burn of esophagus, subsequent encounter), T28.1XXS (Burn of esophagus, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T28.1?
Yes, when using T28.1 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); external cause code to identify the source and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T28.1?
T28.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0162286. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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