T21.53XD — Corrosion of first degree of upper back, subsequent encounter
Is T21.53XD billable?
Yes — T21.53XD is billable for FY2027. T21.53XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T21.53XD may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T21.53XD at a glance
| Code | T21.53XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Corrosion of first degree of upper back, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in T21.53XD?
In T21.53XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T21.53XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T21.53XD group to?
T21.53XD sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is T21.53XD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T21.53, the nearest indexed parent of T21.53XD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Corrosion › back › upper › first degree (injury) (acid) (caustic) (chemical) (lime) (external) (internal)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to T21.53XD.
- Corrosion of first degree of interscapular region
Code first — inherited from T21.5
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before T21.53XD. T21.53XD describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
- (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T21.53XD to fully describe the condition. T21.53XD is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T20-T25
Report an additional code alongside T21.53XD to fully describe the condition. T21.53XD is sequenced first.
Use additional code — inherited from T21.5
Report an additional code alongside T21.53XD to fully describe the condition. T21.53XD is sequenced first.
- external cause code to identify place (Y92)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T21.53XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T21.53XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T21
The conditions below are not part of T21.53XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T21.53XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T21.53XD existed?
T21.53XD has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.