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T23.072

Non-billable

Burn of unspecified degree of left wrist

Burn of unspecified degree of left wrist

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

T23.07

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)

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)

T23.072A

Burn of unspecified degree of left wrist, initial encounter

BillableT23.072D

Burn of unspecified degree of left wrist, subs encntr

BillableT23.072S

Burn of unspecified degree of left wrist, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for burn of unspecified degree of left wrist?

The ICD-10-CM code for burn of unspecified degree of left wrist is T23.072. The full clinical description is "Burn of unspecified degree of left wrist". T23.072 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T23.072 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T23.072 represents "Burn of unspecified degree of left wrist". 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 T23.072 a billable code?

No, T23.072 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 T23.072.

What chapter is T23.072 in?

T23.072 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T23.072?

T23.072 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 T23.072?

T23.072 has 3 child codes, including: T23.072A (Burn of unspecified degree of left wrist, initial encounter), T23.072D (Burn of unspecified degree of left wrist, subs encntr), T23.072S (Burn of unspecified degree of left wrist, sequela).

Are additional codes required with T23.072?

Yes, when using T23.072 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 T23.072?

T23.072 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2871846. 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.