T23.002
Non-billableBurn of unspecified degree of left hand, unspecified site
Burn of unspecified degree of left hand, unspecified site
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)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for burn of unspecified degree of left hand, unspecified site?
The ICD-10-CM code for burn of unspecified degree of left hand, unspecified site is T23.002. The full clinical description is "Burn of unspecified degree of left hand, unspecified site". T23.002 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T23.002 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T23.002 represents "Burn of unspecified degree of left 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 T23.002 a billable code?
No, T23.002 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 T23.002.
What chapter is T23.002 in?
T23.002 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T23.002?
T23.002 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 T23.002?
T23.002 has 3 child codes, including: T23.002A (Burn of unsp degree of left hand, unsp site, init encntr), T23.002D (Burn of unsp degree of left hand, unsp site, subs encntr), T23.002S (Burn of unsp degree of left hand, unspecified site, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T23.002?
Yes, when using T23.002 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 T23.002?
T23.002 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2871758. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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