T21.5
Non-Billable
ChapterS00–T88
Ranksubcategory
Official Description
Corrosion of first degree of trunk
Use a more specific code (9 billable)
T21.50Corrosion of first degree of trunk, unspecified siteT21.51Corrosion of first degree of chest wallT21.52Corrosion of first degree of abdominal wallT21.53Corrosion of first degree of upper backT21.54Corrosion of first degree of lower backT21.55Corrosion of first degree of buttockT21.56Corrosion of first degree of male genital regionT21.57Corrosion of first degree of female genital regionT21.59Corrosion of first degree of other site of trunk
Metadata & Insights
- •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
- •Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).
Instructional Notes
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Clinical Hierarchy
BillableHas subcodes
Applicable Ancestor Context
The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to T21.5:
blockT20-T25
Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25)
View context instructionschapterCH19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
View context instructionsMS-DRG Classification
No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.
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