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T22.3

Non-billable

Burn of third degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand

Burn of third degree 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T20-T25

Parent Code

T22

Child Codes

8

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 (8)

T22.30

Burn third degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd, unsp site

T22.31

Burn of third degree of forearm

T22.32

Burn of third degree of elbow

T22.33

Burn of third degree of upper arm

T22.34

Burn of third degree of axilla

T22.35

Burn of third degree of shoulder

T22.36

Burn of third degree of scapular region

T22.39

Burn of 3rd deg mu sites of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T22.3?

ICD-10-CM code T22.3 represents "Burn of third degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T22.3 a billable code?

No, T22.3 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 T22.3.

What chapter is T22.3 in?

T22.3 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T22.3?

T22.3 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 T22.3?

T22.3 has 8 child codes, including: T22.30 (Burn third degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd, unsp site), T22.31 (Burn of third degree of forearm), T22.32 (Burn of third degree of elbow), T22.33 (Burn of third degree of upper arm), and 4 more.

Are additional codes required with T22.3?

Yes, when using T22.3 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 T22.3?

T22.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496039. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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