U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

T31 ICD-10-CM Code: Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

T31

Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where T31 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Burns and corrosions of multiple and unspecified body regions (T30-T32)

  3. 3

    Category T31

    Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved

  4. 4

    Code T31

    Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved

More specific choices

Codes under T31

T31 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

T31.0

Burns involving less than 10% of body surface

T31.1

Burns involving 10-19% of body surface

T31.2

Burns involving 20-29% of body surface

T31.3

Burns involving 30-39% of body surface

T31.4

Burns involving 40-49% of body surface

T31.5

Burns involving 50-59% of body surface

T31.6

Burns involving 60-69% of body surface

T31.7

Burns involving 70-79% of body surface

T31.8

Burns involving 80-89% of body surface

T31.9

Burns involving 90% or more of body surface

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for T31.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for T31.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T31.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for T31.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for T31.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code T31 mean?

T31 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved.”

Is T31 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. T31 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is T31 located in ICD-10-CM?

T31 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Burns and corrosions of multiple and unspecified body regions (T30-T32) (T30–T32), under category T31, Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved.

What coding notes are listed for T31?

No inclusion terms are listed for T31 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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