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T21.1 Non-Billable FY2027 Status: Active

T21.1: Burn of first degree of trunk

Burn of first degree of trunk

Effective Date: 2026-10-01
Dataset: ICD-10-CM FY2027
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Last Verified: 2026-10-01
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Quick Clinical & Billing Summary

What is ICD-10-CM code T21.1? T21.1 represents Burn of first degree of trunk. Under official CDC guidelines, this code is non-billable and requires additional specificity.

Current release: FY2027 (Effective October 1, 2026). Sourced directly from CDC NCHS files.

Code Hierarchy & Classification

Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
⌊ Category T21: Burn and corrosion of trunk
⌊ T21.1: Burn of first degree of trunk (Current Code)

Clinical Guidance & Documentation Standards

Clinical documentation should substantiate the medical necessity of this diagnosis, including laterality, anatomical site specificity, and clinical severity.

7th Character Episode of Care Builder

Chapter 19 Requirement

ICD-10-CM coding guidelines mandate assigning an appropriate 7th character for traumatic injuries, fractures, and external causes to denote the episode of care:

A Initial Encounter
Patient receiving active clinical treatment (surgical evaluation, emergency care, initial casting).
D Subsequent Encounter
Patient receiving routine care during healing phase (cast change, medication adjustment, follow-up).
S Sequela (Late Effect)
Complications or conditions arising as a direct late consequence of the healed injury.
Placeholder X Rule: If the diagnosis code has fewer than 6 characters, you must append placeholder 'X' characters to maintain the 7th character position. Use 7th Character Builder Tool →

Associated Procedures & Medicare RVU Reimbursement

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Typical outpatient and office evaluation procedures frequently billed alongside diagnosis T21.1:

CPT/HCPCS Description Work RVU Non-Facility Fee Facility Fee
99213 Office/outpatient visit, established patient, 20-29 minutes (Low MDM) 1.30 $91.69 $66.79
99214 Office/outpatient visit, established patient, 30-39 minutes (Moderate MDM) 1.92 $133.61 $100.21
96372 Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (subcutaneous/intramuscular) 0.17 $18.34 $12.44
Based on official CMS 2026 Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor ($32.7476). Payments vary by locality GPCI.

CPT Modifier & Billing Rules

Modifier 25 Significant E/M

Append when a significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service is provided on the same calendar day as a minor surgical procedure or injection.

Modifier 59 Distinct Service

Identifies procedures or services not normally reported together but distinct under the clinical circumstances. Use CMS X-modifiers (XE, XS, XP, XU) where required by Medicare.

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Frequently Asked Questions about T21.1

Is T21.1 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, T21.1 is a non-billable category code that requires additional digits to specify clinical details.

What is the ICD-10 code for Burn of first degree of trunk?

The primary ICD-10-CM code for Burn of first degree of trunk is T21.1.

What is the effective date of the current T21.1 code?

The code is active for fiscal year FY2027, effective starting 2026-10-01.

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Official Provenance: Sourced from CDC / NCHS FY2027 ICD-10-CM files. Report a Data Error
Verified: 2026-10-01