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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for stomach burn

T28.2

Burn of other parts of alimentary tract

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Burn (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal) › stomach”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding stomach burn

The ICD-10-CM code for stomach burn is T28.2 (Burn of other parts of alimentary tract).

Within T28, choose T28.2 (Burn of other parts of alimentary tract) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: burn of mouth and pharynx (T28.0), burn of esophagus (T28.1), burn of internal genitourinary organs (T28.3), burns of other and unspecified internal organs (T28.4), corrosion of mouth and pharynx (T28.5), corrosion of esophagus (T28.6), corrosion of other parts of alimentary tract (T28.7), corrosion of internal genitourinary organs (T28.8) and 1 more.

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

Use an additional code for: external cause code to identify the source and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98) and external cause code to identify place (Y92).

Common questions about stomach burn ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for stomach burn?

T28.2 — Burn of other parts of alimentary tract (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is T28.2 billable?

No. T28.2 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.