T32.1

Non-billable

Corrosions involving 10-19% of body surface

Corrosions involving 10-19% of body surface

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

Parent Code

T32

Child Codes

2

Coding Notes

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.-)

Child Codes (2)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T32.1?

ICD-10-CM code T32.1 represents "Corrosions involving 10-19% of body surface". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T32.1 a billable code?

No, T32.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under T32.1.

What chapter is T32.1 in?

T32.1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T32.1?

T32.1 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 T32.1?

T32.1 has 2 child codes, including: T32.10 (Corros 10-19% of body surface w 0% to 9% third degree corros), T32.11 (Corros 10-19% of body surface w 10-19% third degree corros).

Are additional codes required with T32.1?

Yes, when using T32.1 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T32.1?

T32.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0452029. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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