T31.20
BillableBurns of 20-29% of body surfc w 0% to 9% third degree burns
Burns involving 20-29% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Burns involving 20-29% of body surface NOS
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.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
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
- Burns involving 20-29% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burnsC2876130
- Burns of 20-29% of body surfc w 0% to 9% third degree burnsC2876130
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for burns of 20-29% of body surfc w 0% to 9% third degree burns?
The ICD-10-CM code for burns of 20-29% of body surfc w 0% to 9% third degree burns is T31.20. The full clinical description is "Burns involving 20-29% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns". T31.20 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code T31.20 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T31.20 represents "Burns involving 20-29% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is T31.20 a billable code?
Yes, T31.20 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is T31.20 in?
T31.20 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T31.20?
T31.20 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
Are additional codes required with T31.20?
Yes, when using T31.20 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does T31.20 map to?
T31.20 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 22428001. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for T31.20?
T31.20 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0161332, C2876130. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.