T23.31
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Burn of third degree of thumb (nail)
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
📋 Code Instructions
inherited- • external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code T23.31 represents burn of third degree of thumb (nail). This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under T23.31.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T23.31?
ICD-10-CM code T23.31 is "Burn of third degree of thumb (nail)". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is T23.31 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, T23.31 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Related Codes in T23.3
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)