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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T22.3

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

ICD-10-CM Code:
T22.3
ICD-10 Code for:
Burn of third 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)

T22.3 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 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 Burn of third degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand

Non-specific codes like T22.3 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 third degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrist and hand:

  • T22.30 for Burn of third degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.30XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.30XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.30XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.31 for Burn of third degree of forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.311 for Burn of third degree of right forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.311A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.311D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.311S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.312 for Burn of third degree of left forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.312A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.312D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.312S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.319 for Burn of third degree of unspecified forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.319A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.319D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.319S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.32 for Burn of third degree of elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.321 for Burn of third degree of right elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.321A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.321D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.321S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.322 for Burn of third degree of left elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.322A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.322D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.322S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.329 for Burn of third degree of unspecified elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.329A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.329D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.329S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.33 for Burn of third degree of upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.331 for Burn of third degree of right upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.331A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.331D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.331S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.332 for Burn of third degree of left upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.332A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.332D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.332S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.339 for Burn of third degree of unspecified upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.339A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.339D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.339S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.34 for Burn of third degree of axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.341 for Burn of third degree of right axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.341A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.341D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.341S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.342 for Burn of third degree of left axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.342A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.342D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.342S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.349 for Burn of third degree of unspecified axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.349A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.349D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.349S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.35 for Burn of third degree of shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.351 for Burn of third degree of right shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.351A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.351D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.351S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.352 for Burn of third degree of left shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.352A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.352D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.352S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.359 for Burn of third degree of unspecified shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.359A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.359D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.359S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.36 for Burn of third degree of scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.361 for Burn of third degree of right scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.361A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.361D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.361S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.362 for Burn of third degree of left scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.362A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.362D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.362S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.369 for Burn of third degree of unspecified scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.369A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.369D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.369S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.39 for Burn of third degree of multiple sites of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.391 for Burn of third degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.391A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.391D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.391S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.392 for Burn of third degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.392A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.392D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.392S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.399 for Burn of third degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.399A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.399D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.399S 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.