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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T22.5

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

ICD-10-CM Code:
T22.5
ICD-10 Code for:
Corrosion of first 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)

T22.5 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 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 Corrosion of first degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd

Non-specific codes like T22.5 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 first degree of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd:

  • T22.50 for Corrosion of first degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand unspecified site - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.50XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.50XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.50XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.51 for Corrosion of first degree of forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.511 for Corrosion of first degree of right forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.511A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.511D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.511S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.512 for Corrosion of first degree of left forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.512A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.512D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.512S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.519 for Corrosion of first degree of unspecified forearm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.519A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.519D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.519S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.52 for Corrosion of first degree of elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.521 for Corrosion of first degree of right elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.521A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.521D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.521S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.522 for Corrosion of first degree of left elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.522A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.522D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.522S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.529 for Corrosion of first degree of unspecified elbow - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.529A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.529D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.529S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.53 for Corrosion of first degree of upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.531 for Corrosion of first degree of right upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.531A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.531D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.531S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.532 for Corrosion of first degree of left upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.532A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.532D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.532S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.539 for Corrosion of first degree of unspecified upper arm - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.539A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.539D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.539S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.54 for Corrosion of first degree of axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.541 for Corrosion of first degree of right axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.541A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.541D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.541S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.542 for Corrosion of first degree of left axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.542A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.542D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.542S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.549 for Corrosion of first degree of unspecified axilla - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.549A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.549D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.549S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.55 for Corrosion of first degree of shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.551 for Corrosion of first degree of right shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.551A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.551D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.551S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.552 for Corrosion of first degree of left shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.552A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.552D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.552S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.559 for Corrosion of first degree of unspecified shoulder - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.559A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.559D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.559S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.56 for Corrosion of first degree of scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.561 for Corrosion of first degree of right scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.561A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.561D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.561S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.562 for Corrosion of first degree of left scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.562A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.562D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.562S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.569 for Corrosion of first degree of unspecified scapular region - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.569A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.569D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.569S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.59 for Corrosion of first degree of multiple sites of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.591 for Corrosion of first degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.591A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.591D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.591S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.592 for Corrosion of first degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.592A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.592D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.592S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • T22.599 for Corrosion of first degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.599A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.599D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use T22.599S 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.

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.