T22.00
Non-billableBurn unsp degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd, unsp site
Burn of unspecified degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for burn unsp degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd, unsp site?
The ICD-10-CM code for burn unsp degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd, unsp site is T22.00. The full clinical description is "Burn of unspecified degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site". T22.00 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T22.00 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T22.00 represents "Burn of unspecified degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site". 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 T22.00 a billable code?
No, T22.00 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T22.00.
What chapter is T22.00 in?
T22.00 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T22.00?
T22.00 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 T22.00?
T22.00 has 3 child codes, including: T22.00XA (Burn unsp deg of shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, unsp site, init), T22.00XD (Burn unsp deg of shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, unsp site, subs), T22.00XS (Burn unsp deg of shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, unsp site, sqla).
Are additional codes required with T22.00?
Yes, when using T22.00 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved; external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T22.00?
T22.00 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2871052. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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