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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T22.7

Corrosion of third degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand

ICD-10-CM Code:
T22.7
ICD-10 Code for:
Corrosion of third degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site
      (T20-T25)
      • Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand
        (T22)

T22.7 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of corrosion of third degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Corrosion of third degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd

Non-specific codes like T22.7 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for corrosion of third degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd:

  • T22.70 for Corrosion of third degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.70XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.70XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.70XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.71 for Corrosion of third degree of forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.711 for Corrosion of third degree of right forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.711A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.711D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.711S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.712 for Corrosion of third degree of left forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.712A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.712D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.712S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.719 for Corrosion of third degree of unspecified forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.719A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.719D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.719S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.72 for Corrosion of third degree of elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.721 for Corrosion of third degree of right elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.721A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.721D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.721S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.722 for Corrosion of third degree of left elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.722A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.722D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.722S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.729 for Corrosion of third degree of unspecified elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.729A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.729D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.729S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.73 for Corrosion of third degree of upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.731 for Corrosion of third degree of right upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.731A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.731D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.731S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.732 for Corrosion of third degree of left upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.732A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.732D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.732S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.739 for Corrosion of third degree of unspecified upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.739A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.739D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.739S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.74 for Corrosion of third degree of axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.741 for Corrosion of third degree of right axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.741A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.741D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.741S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.742 for Corrosion of third degree of left axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.742A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.742D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.742S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.749 for Corrosion of third degree of unspecified axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.749A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.749D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.749S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.75 for Corrosion of third degree of shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.751 for Corrosion of third degree of right shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.751A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.751D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.751S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.752 for Corrosion of third degree of left shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.752A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.752D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.752S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.759 for Corrosion of third degree of unspecified shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.759A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.759D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.759S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.76 for Corrosion of third degree of scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.761 for Corrosion of third degree of right scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.761A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.761D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.761S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.762 for Corrosion of third degree of left scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.762A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.762D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.762S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.769 for Corrosion of third degree of unspecified scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.769A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.769D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.769S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.79 for Corrosion of third degree of multiple sites of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.791 for Corrosion of third degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.791A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.791D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.791S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.792 for Corrosion of third degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.792A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.792D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.792S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.799 for Corrosion of third degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.799A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.799D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.799S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The ICD-10-CM makes a distinction between burns and corrosions. The burn codes are for thermal burns, except sunburns, that come from a heat source, such as a fire or hot appliance. The burn codes are also for burns resulting from electricity and radiation. Corrosions are burns due to chemicals. The guidelines are the same for burns and corrosions.

Sequence first the code that reflects the highest degree of burn when more than one burn is present.

  • When the reason for the admission or encounter is for treatment of external multiple burns, sequence first the code that reflects the burn of the highest degree.
  • When a patient has both internal and external burns, the circumstances of admission govern the selection of the principal diagnosis or first-listed diagnosis.
  • When a patient is admitted for burn injuries and other related conditions such as smoke inhalation and/or respiratory failure, the circumstances of admission govern the selection of the principal or first-listed diagnosis.

Current burns (T20-T25) are classified by depth, extent and by agent (X code). Burns are classified by depth as first degree (erythema), second degree (blistering), and third degree (full-thickness involvement).

Classify burns of the same local site (three-character category level, T20-T28) but of different degrees to the subcategory identifying the highest degree recorded in the diagnosis.

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand (T22). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Code First

Code First
Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.

Use Additional Code

Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
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Patient Education


Burns

A burn is damage to your body's tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight, or radiation. Scalds from hot liquids and steam, building fires and flammable liquids and gases are the most common causes of burns. Another kind is an inhalation injury, caused by breathing smoke.

There are three types of burns:

  • First-degree burns damage only the outer layer of skin
  • Second-degree burns damage the outer layer and the layer underneath
  • Third-degree burns damage or destroy the deepest layer of skin and tissues underneath

Burns can cause swelling, blistering, scarring and, in serious cases, shock, and even death. They also can lead to infections because they damage your skin's protective barrier. Treatment for burns depends on the cause of the burn, how deep it is, and how much of the body it covers. Antibiotic creams can prevent or treat infections. For more serious burns, treatment may be needed to clean the wound, replace the skin, and make sure the patient has enough fluids and nutrition.

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.