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T23.749

Non-billable

Corros third degree of unsp mult fingers (nail), inc thumb

Corrosion of third degree of unspecified multiple fingers (nail), including thumb

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

T23.74

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)

T23.749A

Corros third degree of unsp mult fngr, inc thumb, init

BillableT23.749D

Corros third degree of unsp mult fngr, inc thumb, subs

BillableT23.749S

Corros third degree of unsp mult fngr, inc thumb, sqla

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for corros third degree of unsp mult fingers (nail), inc thumb?

The ICD-10-CM code for corros third degree of unsp mult fingers (nail), inc thumb is T23.749. The full clinical description is "Corrosion of third degree of unspecified multiple fingers (nail), including thumb". T23.749 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T23.749 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T23.749 represents "Corrosion of third degree of unspecified multiple fingers (nail), including thumb". 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 T23.749 a billable code?

No, T23.749 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 T23.749.

What chapter is T23.749 in?

T23.749 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T23.749?

T23.749 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 T23.749?

T23.749 has 3 child codes, including: T23.749A (Corros third degree of unsp mult fngr, inc thumb, init), T23.749D (Corros third degree of unsp mult fngr, inc thumb, subs), T23.749S (Corros third degree of unsp mult fngr, inc thumb, sqla).

Are additional codes required with T23.749?

Yes, when using T23.749 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 T23.749?

T23.749 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2872607. 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.