Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand (T22) ICD-10-CM

About the T22 Code Range

ICD-10 code T22 covers burns and corrosions specifically affecting the shoulder and upper limb, excluding the wrist and hand. These codes classify burns by location and severity, including first, second, and third-degree burns, as well as unspecified degrees of injury.

This section includes detailed codes for different areas such as the forearm, elbow, upper arm, axilla, shoulder, and scapular region. For example, burns to the right forearm are identified under T22.011 and to the left shoulder under T22.052. The codes also capture the encounter type, indicating initial treatment (A), subsequent care (D), or sequela (complications or late effects, S). It includes synonyms like “epidermal burn,” “partial thickness burn,” “full thickness burn,” and terms like “abrasion and friction burn” or “chemical burn” to aid coders in linking common clinical descriptions to precise codes. This categorization assists in specifying the burn’s depth and exact limb location for accurate medical coding and documentation.

In summary, the T22 ICD-10 codes are used to describe and classify burns and corrosions on the shoulder and upper limbs (except wrists and hands) with specificity on degree, laterality, site, and type of medical encounter. Using these codes helps healthcare providers correctly document conditions such as infected or non-infected burns, partial or full thickness burns, and their treatment phase.