T21.16
Non-billableBurn of first degree of male genital region
Burn of first degree of male genital region
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Burn of first degree of penis
- Burn of first degree of scrotum
- Burn of first degree of testis
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- burns and corrosions of first degree [erythema]
- burns and corrosions of second degree [blisters][epidermal loss]
- burns and corrosions of third degree [deep necrosis of underlying tissue] [full- thickness skin loss]
- burns and corrosion of hip region
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(8)
T21.10Burn of first degree of trunk, unspecified site
T21.11Burn of first degree of chest wall
T21.12Burn of first degree of abdominal wall
T21.13Burn of first degree of upper back
T21.14Burn of first degree of lower back
T21.15Burn of first degree of buttock
T21.17Burn of first degree of female genital region
T21.19Burn of first degree of other site of trunk
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for burn of first degree of male genital region?
The ICD-10-CM code for burn of first degree of male genital region is T21.16. The full clinical description is "Burn of first degree of male genital region". T21.16 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T21.16 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T21.16 represents “Burn of first degree of male genital region”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T21.16 a billable code?
No, T21.16 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T21.16.
What chapter is T21.16 in?
T21.16 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T21.16?
T21.16 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 T21.16?
T21.16 has 3 child codes, including: T21.16XA (Burn of first degree of male genital region, init encntr), T21.16XD (Burn of first degree of male genital region, subs encntr), T21.16XS (Burn of first degree of male genital region, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T21.16?
Yes, when using T21.16, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved; external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T21.16?
T21.16 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2870777, C2231663, C2231664, C2231665. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T21.16 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like burn of first degree of male genital region affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T21.16?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T21.16 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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