T21
Burn and corrosion of trunk
Non-billableCategory
7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T21
A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela
Coding Guidelines
Includes
- burns and corrosion of hip region
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- burns and corrosion of axilla (T22.- with fifth character 4)
- burns and corrosion of scapular region (T22.- with fifth character 6)
- burns and corrosion of shoulder (T22.- with fifth character 5)
Specific Codes (8)
T21.0Category
Burn of unspecified degree of trunk
T21.1Category
Burn of first degree of trunk
T21.2Category
Burn of second degree of trunk
T21.3Category
Burn of third degree of trunk
T21.4Category
Corrosion of unspecified degree of trunk
T21.5Category
Corrosion of first degree of trunk
T21.6Category
Corrosion of second degree of trunk
T21.7Category
Corrosion of third degree of trunk
