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T23.73

Non-billable

Corrosion of 3rd deg mu fingers (nail), not including thumb

Corrosion of third degree of multiple fingers (nail), not 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

T23.7

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

Child Codes (3)

Related Codes(8)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for corrosion of 3rd deg mu fingers (nail), not including thumb?

The ICD-10-CM code for corrosion of 3rd deg mu fingers (nail), not including thumb is T23.73. The full clinical description is "Corrosion of third degree of multiple fingers (nail), not including thumb". T23.73 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T23.73 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T23.73 represents “Corrosion of third degree of multiple fingers (nail), not 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 T23.73 a billable code?

No, T23.73 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 T23.73.

What chapter is T23.73 in?

T23.73 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T23.73?

T23.73 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 T23.73?

T23.73 has 3 child codes, including: T23.731 (Corros 3rd deg mu right fingers (nail), not including thumb), T23.732 (Corros 3rd deg mu left fingers (nail), not including thumb), T23.739 (Corros third degree of unsp mult fngr (nail), not inc thumb).

Are additional codes required with T23.73?

Yes, when using T23.73, 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 T23.73?

T23.73 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2872585. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does T23.73 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like corrosion of 3rd deg mu fingers (nail), not including thumb 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 T23.73?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T23.73 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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