T22.492
Non-billableCorros unsp deg mult sites of left shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd
Corrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of left 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
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for corros unsp deg mult sites of left shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd?
The ICD-10-CM code for corros unsp deg mult sites of left shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd is T22.492. The full clinical description is "Corrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand". T22.492 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T22.492 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T22.492 represents "Corrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of left 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 T22.492 a billable code?
No, T22.492 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 T22.492.
What chapter is T22.492 in?
T22.492 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T22.492?
T22.492 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 T22.492?
T22.492 has 3 child codes, including: T22.492A (Corros unsp deg mult site of l shldr/up lmb,ex wrs/hnd, init), T22.492D (Corros unsp deg mult site of l shldr/up lmb,ex wrs/hnd, subs), T22.492S (Corros unsp deg mult site of l shldr/up lmb,ex wrs/hnd, sqla).
Are additional codes required with T22.492?
Yes, when using T22.492 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 place (Y92).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T22.492?
T22.492 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2871461. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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