T31.20

T31.20

Billable

Burns involving 20-29% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A burn injury affecting 20-29% of the body surface area with minimal or no deep (third degree) burns.

Coding Tips

•The first digit after the decimal (2) indicates 20-29% body surface area; the second digit (0) indicates 0-9% third degree burns
•Burns of this extent typically require hospitalization; ensure appropriate severity coding is used

Code Hierarchy

└T31Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved └T31.2Burns involving 20-29% of body surface └T31.20Burns involving 20-29% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns

└T31.20Burns involving 20-29% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns