T22.62
Non-billableCorrosion of second degree of elbow
Corrosion of second degree of elbow
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
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(7)
T22.60Corros second deg of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd, unsp site
T22.61Corrosion of second degree of forearm
T22.63Corrosion of second degree of upper arm
T22.64Corrosion of second degree of axilla
T22.65Corrosion of second degree of shoulder
T22.66Corrosion of second degree of scapular region
T22.69Corros 2nd deg mul sites of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for corrosion of second degree of elbow?
The ICD-10-CM code for corrosion of second degree of elbow is T22.62. The full clinical description is "Corrosion of second degree of elbow". T22.62 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T22.62 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T22.62 represents “Corrosion of second degree of elbow”. 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 T22.62 a billable code?
No, T22.62 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 T22.62.
What chapter is T22.62 in?
T22.62 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T22.62?
T22.62 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 T22.62?
T22.62 has 3 child codes, including: T22.621 (Corrosion of second degree of right elbow), T22.622 (Corrosion of second degree of left elbow), T22.629 (Corrosion of second degree of unspecified elbow).
Are additional codes required with T22.62?
Yes, when using T22.62, 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 place (Y92).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T22.62?
T22.62 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2871581. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T22.62 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like corrosion of second degree of elbow 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 T22.62?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T22.62 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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