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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T22.1

Burn of first degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand

ICD-10-CM Code:
T22.1
ICD-10 Code for:
Burn of first degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand
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)

T22.1 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of burn of first 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 Burn of first degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand

Non-specific codes like T22.1 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 burn of first degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand:

  • T22.10 for Burn of first degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.10XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.10XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.10XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.11 for Burn of first degree of forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.111 for Burn of first degree of right forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.111A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.111D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.111S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.112 for Burn of first degree of left forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.112A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.112D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.112S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.119 for Burn of first degree of unspecified forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.119A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.119D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.119S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.12 for Burn of first degree of elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.121 for Burn of first degree of right elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.121A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.121D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.121S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.122 for Burn of first degree of left elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.122A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.122D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.122S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.129 for Burn of first degree of unspecified elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.129A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.129D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.129S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.13 for Burn of first degree of upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.131 for Burn of first degree of right upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.131A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.131D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.131S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.132 for Burn of first degree of left upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.132A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.132D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.132S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.139 for Burn of first degree of unspecified upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.139A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.139D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.139S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.14 for Burn of first degree of axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.141 for Burn of first degree of right axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.141A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.141D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.141S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.142 for Burn of first degree of left axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.142A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.142D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.142S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.149 for Burn of first degree of unspecified axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.149A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.149D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.149S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.15 for Burn of first degree of shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.151 for Burn of first degree of right shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.151A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.151D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.151S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.152 for Burn of first degree of left shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.152A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.152D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.152S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.159 for Burn of first degree of unspecified shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.159A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.159D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.159S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.16 for Burn of first degree of scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.161 for Burn of first degree of right scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.161A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.161D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.161S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.162 for Burn of first degree of left scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.162A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.162D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.162S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.169 for Burn of first degree of unspecified scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.169A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.169D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.169S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.19 for Burn of first degree of multiple sites of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.191 for Burn of first degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.191A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.191D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.191S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.192 for Burn of first degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.192A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.192D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.192S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.199 for Burn of first degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.199A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.199D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.199S 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.


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.

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.

NIH: National Institute of General Medical Sciences


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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.