Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T23.159 is the diagnosis code for Burn of first degree of unspecified palm. 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 T23.159 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T23.159 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T23.159 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Burn of first degree of unspecified palm". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T23.159 is T23.15 ("Burn of first degree of palm"). T23.159 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T23.159 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.
Use T23.159 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Burn of first degree of unspecified palm" 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 first degree of unspecified palm is T23.159.
Yes, T23.159 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T23.159 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T23.159 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.