ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T22
Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T22
- burn and corrosion of interscapular region (T21.-)
- burn and corrosion of wrist and hand (T23.-)
(T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent
(T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent
(T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent
(T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent
external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)
external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)
external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)
external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)
external cause code to identify place (Y92)
external cause code to identify place (Y92)
external cause code to identify place (Y92)
external cause code to identify place (Y92)
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T22
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for T22):
About ICD-10-CM Code T22 (Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb)
ICD-10-CM code T22 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM T22 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T22 - Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb related to except wrist and hand.