T22.2
Non-billableBurn of second degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand
Burn of second degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand
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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (8)
T22.20Burn second deg of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd, unsp site
T22.21Burn of second degree of forearm
T22.22Burn of second degree of elbow
T22.23Burn of second degree of upper arm
T22.24Burn of second degree of axilla
T22.25Burn of second degree of shoulder
T22.26Burn of second degree of scapular region
T22.29Burn of 2nd deg mul sites of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd
Related Codes(7)
T22.0Burn of unsp degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand
T22.1Burn of first degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand
T22.3Burn of third degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand
T22.4Corrosion of unsp degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd
T22.5Corrosion of first degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd
T22.6Corrosion of second degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd
T22.7Corrosion of third degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for burn of second degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand?
The ICD-10-CM code for burn of second degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand is T22.2. The full clinical description is "Burn of second degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand". T22.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T22.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T22.2 represents “Burn of second degree of shoulder and upper limb, except 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 T22.2 a billable code?
No, T22.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 8 child codes under T22.2.
What chapter is T22.2 in?
T22.2 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T22.2?
T22.2 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 T22.2?
T22.2 has 8 child codes, including: T22.20 (Burn second deg of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd, unsp site), T22.21 (Burn of second degree of forearm), T22.22 (Burn of second degree of elbow), T22.23 (Burn of second degree of upper arm), and 4 more.
Are additional codes required with T22.2?
Yes, when using T22.2, also report: 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 T22.2?
T22.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0496038. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T22.2 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like burn of second degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T22.2?
T22.2 maps to the ICD-11 code: ND94.Z (Burn of shoulder or arm except wrist or hand, depth of burn unspecified).
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