T31.4 – Burns involving 40-49% of body surface

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Burns and corrosions of multiple and unspecified body regions

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code T31.4
Code
T31.4 (claims format: T314)
Description
Burns involving 40-49% of body surface
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block
T30-T32 Burns and corrosions of multiple and unspecified body regions
Parent codes
T31

Billable codes under T31.4

T31.4 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

T31 – Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved

Notes:
  • This category is to be used as the primary code only when the site of the burn is unspecified. It should be used as a supplementary code with categories T20-T25 when the site is specified.

Related codes in T31

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T31.4?

T31.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for burns involving 40-49% of body surface, in the block T30-T32 (Burns and corrosions of multiple and unspecified body regions).

Is T31.4 a billable code?

No. T31.4 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does T31.4 belong to?

It belongs to category T31 – Burns classified according to extent of body surface involved.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.