T25.1 is the authoritative medical code for Burn of first degree of ankle and foot. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for burn of first degree of ankle and foot (ICD-10-CM T25.1), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Burn of first degree of ankle and foot is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code T25.1. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: burns and corrosions of first degree erythema; burns and corrosions of second degree blistersepidermal loss; burns and corrosions of third degree deep necrosis of underlying tissue full- thickness skin loss. Use additional code: external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92); code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T25.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T25.1 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- burns and corrosions of first degree erythema
- burns and corrosions of second degree blistersepidermal loss
- burns and corrosions of third degree deep necrosis of underlying tissue full- thickness skin loss
Use Additional Code
Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.
- external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)
- code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can T25.1 be billed directly?
No. T25.1 (Burn of first degree of ankle and foot) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does T25.1 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T25.
Is an additional code needed with T25.1?
Use additional code(s) to specify: external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92); code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T25.1 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- T25.111 — Burn of first degree of right ankle
- T25.111A — Burn of first degree of right ankle, initial encounter
- T25.111D — Burn of first degree of right ankle, subsequent encounter
- T25.111S — Burn of first degree of right ankle, sequela
- T25.112 — Burn of first degree of left ankle
- T25.112A — Burn of first degree of left ankle, initial encounter
- T25.112D — Burn of first degree of left ankle, subsequent encounter
- T25.112S — Burn of first degree of left ankle, sequela
- T25.119 — Burn of first degree of unspecified ankle
- T25.119A — Burn of first degree of unspecified ankle, initial encounter
View all 40 codes in the T25.111 family