ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T23
Burn and corrosion of wrist and hand
Coding Notes & Guidelines for 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 T23
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for T23):
About ICD-10-CM Code T23 (Burn and corrosion of wrist and hand)
ICD-10-CM code T23 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 T23 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T23 - Burn and corrosion of 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 wrist and hand.