T28.40XS is the authoritative medical code for Burn of unspecified internal organ, sequela. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for burn of unspecified internal organ, sequela (ICD-10-CM T28.40XS), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Burn of unspecified internal organ, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code T28.40S. 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 T28.40XS 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
Does T28.40XS 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 T28.40XS?
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 T28.40XS in its code family, with their registry titles.
- T28 — Burn and corrosion of other internal organs
- T28.0 — Burn of mouth and pharynx
- T28.0XXA — Burn of mouth and pharynx, initial encounter
- T28.0XXD — Burn of mouth and pharynx, subsequent encounter
- T28.0XXS — Burn of mouth and pharynx, sequela
- T28.1 — Burn of esophagus
- T28.1XXA — Burn of esophagus, initial encounter
- T28.1XXD — Burn of esophagus, subsequent encounter
- T28.1XXS — Burn of esophagus, sequela
- T28.2 — Burn of other parts of alimentary tract
View all 40 codes in the T28 family