T31.2
Non-billableBurns involving 20-29% of body surface
Burns involving 20-29% of body surface
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Burn any degree involving 20-29 percent of body surfaceC0161332
- Burn any degree involving 20-29 percent of body surface (disorder)C0161332
- Burn involving 20-29 percent of body surfaceC0161332
- Burn involving 20-29% of body surface (BS)C0161332
- Burns involving 20-29% of body surfaceC0161332
- Burns involving 20-29% of body surface NOSC0161332
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T31.2?
ICD-10-CM code T31.2 represents "Burns involving 20-29% of body surface". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T31.2 a billable code?
No, T31.2 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 T31.2.
What chapter is T31.2 in?
T31.2 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T31.2?
T31.2 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 T31.2?
T31.2 has 3 child codes, including: T31.20 (Burns of 20-29% of body surfc w 0% to 9% third degree burns), T31.21 (Burns of 20-29% of body surface w 10-19% third degree burns), T31.22 (Burns of 20-29% of body surface w 20-29% third degree burns).
Are additional codes required with T31.2?
Yes, when using T31.2 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T31.2?
T31.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0161332. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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