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T22.242

Non-billable

Burn of second degree of left axilla

Burn of second degree of left 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

T22.24

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)

T22.242A

Burn of second degree of left axilla, initial encounter

BillableT22.242D

Burn of second degree of left axilla, subsequent encounter

BillableT22.242S

Burn of second degree of left axilla, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for burn of second degree of left axilla?

The ICD-10-CM code for burn of second degree of left axilla is T22.242. The full clinical description is "Burn of second degree of left axilla". T22.242 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T22.242 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T22.242 represents "Burn of second degree of left 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 T22.242 a billable code?

No, T22.242 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 T22.242.

What chapter is T22.242 in?

T22.242 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T22.242?

T22.242 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 T22.242?

T22.242 has 3 child codes, including: T22.242A (Burn of second degree of left axilla, initial encounter), T22.242D (Burn of second degree of left axilla, subsequent encounter), T22.242S (Burn of second degree of left axilla, sequela).

Are additional codes required with T22.242?

Yes, when using T22.242 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 T22.242?

T22.242 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2229292. 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.