T23.692

Non-billable

Corrosion of 2nd deg mul sites of left wrist and hand

Corrosion of second degree of multiple sites of left 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

T23.69

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)

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)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for corrosion of 2nd deg mul sites of left wrist and hand?

The ICD-10-CM code for corrosion of 2nd deg mul sites of left wrist and hand is T23.692. The full clinical description is "Corrosion of second degree of multiple sites of left wrist and hand". T23.692 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T23.692 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T23.692 represents "Corrosion of second degree of multiple sites of left 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 T23.692 a billable code?

No, T23.692 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 T23.692.

What chapter is T23.692 in?

T23.692 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T23.692?

T23.692 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 T23.692?

T23.692 has 3 child codes, including: T23.692A (Corrosion of 2nd deg mul sites of left wrist and hand, init), T23.692D (Corrosion of 2nd deg mul sites of left wrist and hand, subs), T23.692S (Corrosion of 2nd deg mul sites of left wrs/hnd, sequela).

Are additional codes required with T23.692?

Yes, when using T23.692 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 T23.692?

T23.692 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2872538. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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