T28.40
Non-billableBurn of unspecified internal organ
Burn of unspecified internal organ
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)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for burn of unspecified internal organ?
The ICD-10-CM code for burn of unspecified internal organ is T28.40. The full clinical description is "Burn of unspecified internal organ". T28.40 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T28.40 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T28.40 represents “Burn of unspecified internal organ”. 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 T28.40 a billable code?
No, T28.40 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 T28.40.
What chapter is T28.40 in?
T28.40 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T28.40?
T28.40 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 T28.40?
T28.40 has 3 child codes, including: T28.40XA (Burn of unspecified internal organ, initial encounter), T28.40XD (Burn of unspecified internal organ, subsequent encounter), T28.40XS (Burn of unspecified internal organ, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T28.40?
Yes, when using T28.40, 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 T28.40?
T28.40 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2876074. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T28.40 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like burn of unspecified internal organ 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 T28.40?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T28.40 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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