ICD-10-CM
T21.34: Burn of third degree of lower back
A header, not a billable code. Bill a more specific code under it.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
- Kind
- Header. Not a billable code.
- Category
- T21
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Nearby codes
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- T21.30Burn of third degree of trunk, unspecified siteHeader
- T21.31Burn of third degree of chest wallHeader
- T21.32Burn of third degree of abdominal wallHeader
- T21.33Burn of third degree of upper backHeader
- T21.35Burn of third degree of buttockHeader
- T21.36Burn of third degree of male genital regionHeader
- T21.37Burn of third degree of female genital regionHeader
- T21.39Burn of third degree of other site of trunkHeader
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Use additional code
The CDC tabular list says to add the code named here after this one when it applies.
From T21.3. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Use additional external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From T21. A note on a category applies to every code under it.