T21.0

Non-billable

Burn of unspecified degree of trunk

T21.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Burn of unspecified degree of trunk. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T21.00 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T21
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

A burn is damage to your body's tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity , sunlight , or radiation . Scalds from hot liquids and steam, building fires and flammable liquids and gases are the most common causes of burns. Another kind is an inhalation injury , caused by breathing smoke. There are three types of burns: First-degree burns damage only the outer layer of skin Second-degree burns damage the outer…

Read more about Burns at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Use additional code

  • external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T21.0?
T21.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Burn of unspecified degree of trunk". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T21.0 a billable code?
No — T21.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T21.00) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T21.0?
T21.0 has 9 more specific child codes, including T21.00, T21.01, T21.02.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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