T28.1 is the authoritative medical code for Burn of esophagus. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for burn of esophagus (ICD-10-CM T28.1), 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 esophagus is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code T28.1. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Use additional code: external cause code to identify the source and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98); external cause code to identify place Y92. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T28.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T28.1 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Use Additional Code
Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.
- external cause code to identify the source and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98)
- external cause code to identify place Y92
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can T28.1 be billed directly?
No. T28.1 (Burn of esophagus) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does T28.1 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T28.
Is an additional code needed with T28.1?
Use additional code(s) to specify: external cause code to identify the source and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98); external cause code to identify place (Y92).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T28.1 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- T28.1XXA — Burn of esophagus, initial encounter
- T28.1XXD — Burn of esophagus, subsequent encounter
- T28.1XXS — Burn of esophagus, sequela
Indexed Clinical Terms (4)
Clinical term phrases from the official ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries that map to this code.
- Burn (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal), alimentary tract NEC, esophagus
- Burn (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal), esophagus
- Burn (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal), internal organ (s), alimentary tract, esophagus
- Burn (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal), internal organ (s), esophagus