T32
Non-billableCorrosions classified accord extent body involv
Corrosions classified according to extent of body surface involved
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
T30-T32
Child Codes
10
Coding Notes
Child Codes (10)
T32.0Corrosions involving less than 10% of body surface
T32.1Corrosions involving 10-19% of body surface
T32.2Corrosions involving 20-29% of body surface
T32.3Corrosions involving 30-39% of body surface
T32.4Corrosions involving 40-49% of body surface
T32.5Corrosions involving 50-59% of body surface
T32.6Corrosions involving 60-69% of body surface
T32.7Corrosions involving 70-79% of body surface
T32.8Corrosions involving 80-89% of body surface
T32.9Corrosions involving 90% or more of body surface
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T32?
ICD-10-CM code T32 represents "Corrosions classified according to extent of body surface involved". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T32 a billable code?
No, T32 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under T32.
What chapter is T32 in?
T32 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T32?
T32 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 T32?
T32 has 10 child codes, including: T32.0 (Corrosions involving less than 10% of body surface), T32.1 (Corrosions involving 10-19% of body surface), T32.2 (Corrosions involving 20-29% of body surface), T32.3 (Corrosions involving 30-39% of body surface), and 6 more.
Are additional codes required with T32?
Yes, when using T32 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T32?
T32 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496083. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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