T32.5
Non-billableCorrosions involving 50-59% of body surface
Corrosions 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)
T32.50Corros 50-59% of body surface w 0% to 9% third degree corros
T32.51Corros 50-59% of body surface w 10-19% third degree corros
T32.52Corros 50-59% of body surface w 20-29% third degree corros
T32.53Corros 50-59% of body surface w 30-39% third degree corros
T32.54Corros 50-59% of body surface w 40-49% third degree corros
T32.55Corros 50-59% of body surface w 50-59% third degree corros
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T32.5?
ICD-10-CM code T32.5 represents "Corrosions involving 50-59% of body surface". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T32.5 a billable code?
No, T32.5 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 T32.5.
What chapter is T32.5 in?
T32.5 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T32.5?
T32.5 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 T32.5?
T32.5 has 6 child codes, including: T32.50 (Corros 50-59% of body surface w 0% to 9% third degree corros), T32.51 (Corros 50-59% of body surface w 10-19% third degree corros), T32.52 (Corros 50-59% of body surface w 20-29% third degree corros), T32.53 (Corros 50-59% of body surface w 30-39% third degree corros), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with T32.5?
Yes, when using T32.5 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T32.5?
T32.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0452033. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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