T31.7
Non-billableBurns involving 70-79% of body surface
Burns involving 70-79% 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 (8)
T31.70Burns of 70-79% of body surfc w 0% to 9% third degree burns
T31.71Burns of 70-79% of body surface w 10-19% third degree burns
T31.72Burns of 70-79% of body surface w 20-29% third degree burns
T31.73Burns of 70-79% of body surface w 30-39% third degree burns
T31.74Burns of 70-79% of body surface w 40-49% third degree burns
T31.75Burns of 70-79% of body surface w 50-59% third degree burns
T31.76Burns of 70-79% of body surface w 60-69% third degree burns
T31.77Burns of 70-79% of body surface w 70-79% third degree burns
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Burn any degree involving 70-79 percent of body surfaceC0161362
- Burn any degree involving 70-79 percent of body surface (disorder)C0161362
- Burn involving 70-79 percent of body surfaceC0161362
- Burn involving 70-79% of body surface (BS)C0161362
- Burns involving 70-79% of body surfaceC0161362
- Burns involving 70-79% of body surface NOSC0161362
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T31.7?
ICD-10-CM code T31.7 represents "Burns involving 70-79% of body surface". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T31.7 a billable code?
No, T31.7 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 T31.7.
What chapter is T31.7 in?
T31.7 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T31.7?
T31.7 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 T31.7?
T31.7 has 8 child codes, including: T31.70 (Burns of 70-79% of body surfc w 0% to 9% third degree burns), T31.71 (Burns of 70-79% of body surface w 10-19% third degree burns), T31.72 (Burns of 70-79% of body surface w 20-29% third degree burns), T31.73 (Burns of 70-79% of body surface w 30-39% third degree burns), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with T31.7?
Yes, when using T31.7 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T31.7?
T31.7 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0161362. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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