T31.5
Non-billableBurns involving 50-59% of body surface
Burns involving 50-59% 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 (6)
T31.50Burns of 50-59% of body surfc w 0% to 9% third degree burns
T31.51Burns of 50-59% of body surface w 10-19% third degree burns
T31.52Burns of 50-59% of body surface w 20-29% third degree burns
T31.53Burns of 50-59% of body surface w 30-39% third degree burns
T31.54Burns of 50-59% of body surface w 40-49% third degree burns
T31.55Burns of 50-59% of body surface w 50-59% third degree burns
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Burn any degree involving 50-59 percent of body surfaceC0161347
- Burn any degree involving 50-59 percent of body surface (disorder)C0161347
- Burn involving 50-59 percent of body surfaceC0161347
- Burn involving 50-59% of body surface (BS)C0161347
- Burns involving 50-59% of body surfaceC0161347
- Burns involving 50-59% of body surface NOSC0161347
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T31.5?
ICD-10-CM code T31.5 represents "Burns involving 50-59% of body surface". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T31.5 a billable code?
No, T31.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under T31.5.
What chapter is T31.5 in?
T31.5 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T31.5?
T31.5 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 T31.5?
T31.5 has 6 child codes, including: T31.50 (Burns of 50-59% of body surfc w 0% to 9% third degree burns), T31.51 (Burns of 50-59% of body surface w 10-19% third degree burns), T31.52 (Burns of 50-59% of body surface w 20-29% third degree burns), T31.53 (Burns of 50-59% of body surface w 30-39% third degree burns), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with T31.5?
Yes, when using T31.5 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T31.5?
T31.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0161347. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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