Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T22.011 is the diagnosis code for Burn of unspecified degree of right forearm. This code falls under the section "Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where T22.011 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T22.011 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T22.011 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Burn of unspecified degree of right forearm". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T22.011 is T22.01 ("Burn of unspecified degree of forearm"). T22.011 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T22.011 is located in Section T20-T25 — "Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
T22.011 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use T22.011 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Burn of unspecified degree of right forearm" 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 of unspecified degree of right forearm is T22.011.
Yes, T22.011 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T22.011 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T22.011 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.