T31 vs T75.89XA
T31 (Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved) compared with T75.89XA (Other specified effects of external causes, initial encounter), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. T75.89XA carries an Excludes2 note covering T31: “burns (electric) (T20-T31)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| T31Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved | T75.89XAOther specified effects of external causes, initial encounter | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) | S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) |
| Definition | Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T31). | Other specified effects of external causes, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (T75.89A). |
| 7th character | — | The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T75 |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources