Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T23.241 is the diagnosis code for Burn of second degree of multiple right fingers (nail), including thumb. 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 T23.241 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T23.241 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T23.241 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Burn of second degree of multiple right fingers (nail), including thumb". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T23.241 is T23.24 ("Burn of second degree of multiple fingers (nail), including thumb"). T23.241 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T23.241 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 T23.241 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Burn of second degree of multiple right fingers (nail), including thumb" 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 second degree of multiple right fingers (nail), including thumb is T23.241.
Yes, T23.241 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T23.241 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T23.241 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.