T21.30XS

T21.30XS: Burn of third degree of trunk, unspecified site, sequela

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

T21.30XS is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for burn of third degree of trunk, unspecified site, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check T21.30XS with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "S": sequela

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T21

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above T21.30XS

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on T21: Burn and corrosion of trunk

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)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

T21.30XS is named in 3 Medicare coverage policies: 3 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

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Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.