T21.09XA ICD-10-CM Code: Burn of unspecified degree of other site of trunk, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
T21.09XABurn of unspecified degree of other site of trunk, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where T21.09XA sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25)
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Category T21
Burn and corrosion of trunk
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Subcategory T21.09
Burn of unspecified degree of other site of trunk
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Code T21.09XA
Burn of unspecified degree of other site of trunk, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T21.09XA.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T21.09XA.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T21.09XA.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T21.09XA.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for T21.09XA.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T21.09XA mean?
T21.09XA is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Burn of unspecified degree of other site of trunk, initial encounter.”
Is T21.09XA a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, T21.09XA has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is T21.09XA located in ICD-10-CM?
T21.09XA is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25) (T20–T25), under category T21, Burn and corrosion of trunk and subcategory T21.09, Burn of unspecified degree of other site of trunk.
What coding notes are listed for T21.09XA?
No inclusion terms are listed for T21.09XA in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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