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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

T22.121A ICD-10-CM Code: Burn of first degree of right elbow, initial encounter

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

T22.121A

Burn of first degree of right elbow, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where T22.121A sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25)

  3. 3

    Category T22

    Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand

  4. 4

    Subcategory T22.121

    Burn of first degree of right elbow

  5. 5

    Code T22.121A

    Burn of first degree of right elbow, initial encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for T22.121A.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for T22.121A.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for T22.121A.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for T22.121A.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for T22.121A.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code T22.121A mean?

T22.121A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Burn of first degree of right elbow, initial encounter.”

Is T22.121A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, T22.121A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is T22.121A located in ICD-10-CM?

T22.121A 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 and subcategory T22.121, Burn of first degree of right elbow.

What coding notes are listed for T22.121A?

No inclusion terms are listed for T22.121A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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