Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T22 is the diagnosis code for Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand. This code falls under the section "Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site" within Chapter 19 â Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in T22. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where T22 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, T22 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
T22 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
T22 is located in Section T20-T25 â "Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
T22 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: T22.0, T22.1, T22.2, T22.3, T22.4 and more.
Use T22 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand is T22.
No, T22 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
T22 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T22 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.