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T22.60

Non-billable

Corros second deg of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd, unsp site

Corrosion of second 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T20-T25

Parent Code

T22.6

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.-)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent

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 place (Y92)

Child Codes (3)

T22.60XA

Corros 2nd deg of shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, unsp site, init

BillableT22.60XD

Corros 2nd deg of shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, unsp site, subs

BillableT22.60XS

Corros 2nd deg of shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, unsp site, sqla

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for corros second deg of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd, unsp site?

The ICD-10-CM code for corros second deg of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd, unsp site is T22.60. The full clinical description is "Corrosion of second degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site". T22.60 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T22.60 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T22.60 represents "Corrosion of second 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 T22.60 a billable code?

No, T22.60 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 T22.60.

What chapter is T22.60 in?

T22.60 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T22.60?

T22.60 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 T22.60?

T22.60 has 3 child codes, including: T22.60XA (Corros 2nd deg of shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, unsp site, init), T22.60XD (Corros 2nd deg of shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, unsp site, subs), T22.60XS (Corros 2nd deg of shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, unsp site, sqla).

Are additional codes required with T22.60?

Yes, when using T22.60 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 T22.60?

T22.60 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2871564. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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