T22 ICD-10-CM Code: Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
T22Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where T22 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25)
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Category T22
Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand
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Code T22
Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand
Codes under T22
T22 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
T22.0Burn of unspecified degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handT22.1Burn of first degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handT22.2Burn of second degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handT22.3Burn of third degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handT22.4Corrosion of unspecified degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handT22.5Corrosion of first degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handT22.6Corrosion of second degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handT22.7Corrosion of third degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for T22.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for T22.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T22.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for T22.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- burn and corrosion of interscapular region (T21.-)
- burn and corrosion of wrist and hand (T23.-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code T22 mean?
T22 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand.”
Is T22 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. T22 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is T22 located in ICD-10-CM?
T22 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25) (T20–T25), under category T22, Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand.
What coding notes are listed for T22?
No inclusion terms are listed for T22 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: burn and corrosion of interscapular region (T21.-); burn and corrosion of wrist and hand (T23.-).