T27.0
Non-billableBurn of larynx and trachea
Burn of larynx and trachea
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(7)
T27.1Burn involving larynx and trachea with lung
T27.2Burn of other parts of respiratory tract
T27.3Burn of respiratory tract, part unspecified
T27.4Corrosion of larynx and trachea
T27.5Corrosion involving larynx and trachea with lung
T27.6Corrosion of other parts of respiratory tract
T27.7Corrosion of respiratory tract, part unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for burn of larynx and trachea?
The ICD-10-CM code for burn of larynx and trachea is T27.0. The full clinical description is "Burn of larynx and trachea". T27.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T27.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T27.0 represents “Burn of larynx and trachea”. 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 T27.0 a billable code?
No, T27.0 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 T27.0.
What chapter is T27.0 in?
T27.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T27.0?
T27.0 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 T27.0?
T27.0 has 3 child codes, including: T27.0XXA (Burn of larynx and trachea, initial encounter), T27.0XXD (Burn of larynx and trachea, subsequent encounter), T27.0XXS (Burn of larynx and trachea, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T27.0?
Yes, when using T27.0, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); external cause code to identify the source and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T27.0?
T27.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496062. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T27.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like burn of larynx and trachea 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 T27.0?
T27.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: NE01 (Burn of respiratory tract).
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