T22
Non-billableBurn and corrosion of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand
Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- burns and corrosions of first degree [erythema]
- burns and corrosions of second degree [blisters][epidermal loss]
- burns and corrosions of third degree [deep necrosis of underlying tissue] [full- thickness skin loss]
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (8)
T22.0Burn of unsp degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand
T22.1Burn of first degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand
T22.2Burn of second degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand
T22.3Burn of third degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand
T22.4Corrosion of unsp degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd
T22.5Corrosion of first degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd
T22.6Corrosion of second degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd
T22.7Corrosion of third degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for burn and corrosion of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand?
The ICD-10-CM code for burn and corrosion of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand is T22. The full clinical description is "Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand". T22 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T22 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T22 represents “Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T22 a billable code?
No, T22 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under T22.
What chapter is T22 in?
T22 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T22?
T22 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under T22?
T22 has 8 child codes, including: T22.0 (Burn of unsp degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand), T22.1 (Burn of first degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand), T22.2 (Burn of second degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand), T22.3 (Burn of third degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with T22?
Yes, when using T22, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved.
What are the UMLS CUIs for T22?
T22 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496035. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T22 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like burn and corrosion of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T22?
T22 maps to the ICD-11 code: ND94.Z (Burn of shoulder or arm except wrist or hand, depth of burn unspecified).
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