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T22.041

Non-billable

Burn of unspecified degree of right axilla

Burn of unspecified degree of right axilla

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T20-T25

Parent Code

T22.04

Child Codes

3

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

  • burn and corrosion of interscapular region (T21.-)
  • burn and corrosion of wrist and hand (T23.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this 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)

Child Codes (3)

T22.041A

Burn of unspecified degree of right axilla, init encntr

BillableT22.041D

Burn of unspecified degree of right axilla, subs encntr

BillableT22.041S

Burn of unspecified degree of right axilla, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for burn of unspecified degree of right axilla?

The ICD-10-CM code for burn of unspecified degree of right axilla is T22.041. The full clinical description is "Burn of unspecified degree of right axilla". T22.041 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T22.041 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T22.041 represents "Burn of unspecified degree of right axilla". 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 T22.041 a billable code?

No, T22.041 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 T22.041.

What chapter is T22.041 in?

T22.041 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T22.041?

T22.041 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 T22.041?

T22.041 has 3 child codes, including: T22.041A (Burn of unspecified degree of right axilla, init encntr), T22.041D (Burn of unspecified degree of right axilla, subs encntr), T22.041S (Burn of unspecified degree of right axilla, sequela).

Are additional codes required with T22.041?

Yes, when using T22.041 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 T22.041?

T22.041 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2871092. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.