T28.0
Non-billableBurn of mouth and pharynx
Burn of mouth and pharynx
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(9)
T28.1Burn of esophagus
T28.2Burn of other parts of alimentary tract
T28.3Burn of internal genitourinary organs
T28.4Burns of other and unspecified internal organs
T28.5Corrosion of mouth and pharynx
T28.6Corrosion of esophagus
T28.7Corrosion of other parts of alimentary tract
T28.8Corrosion of internal genitourinary organs
T28.9Corrosions of other and unspecified internal organs
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for burn of mouth and pharynx?
The ICD-10-CM code for burn of mouth and pharynx is T28.0. The full clinical description is "Burn of mouth and pharynx". T28.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T28.0 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T28.0 represents “Burn of mouth and pharynx”. 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 T28.0 a billable code?
No, T28.0 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 T28.0.
What chapter is T28.0 in?
T28.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T28.0?
T28.0 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 T28.0?
T28.0 has 3 child codes, including: T28.0XXA (Burn of mouth and pharynx, initial encounter), T28.0XXD (Burn of mouth and pharynx, subsequent encounter), T28.0XXS (Burn of mouth and pharynx, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T28.0?
Yes, when using T28.0, 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 T28.0?
T28.0 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0161321. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T28.0 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like burn of mouth and pharynx 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 T28.0?
T28.0 maps to the ICD-11 code: NE02 (Burn of other internal organs).
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