T22.051D — Burn of unspecified degree of right shoulder, subsequent encounter
Is T22.051D billable?
Yes, but T22.051D is an unspecified code. T22.051D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, T22.051D is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting T22.051D — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- T22.10XDBurn of first degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
- T22.20XDBurn of second degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
- T22.30XDBurn of third degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
- T22.50XDCorrosion of first degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand unspecified site, subsequent encounter
- T22.60XDCorrosion of second degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
- T22.70XDCorrosion of third degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
T22.051D at a glance
| Code | T22.051D |
|---|---|
| Description | Burn of unspecified degree of right shoulder, 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 T22.051D?
In T22.051D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T22.051D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T22.051D group to?
T22.051D 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 T22.051D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T22.051, the nearest indexed parent of T22.051D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Burn › shoulder › right (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T22.051D to fully describe the condition. T22.051D 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 T22.051D to fully describe the condition. T22.051D is sequenced first.
Use additional code — inherited from T22.0
Report an additional code alongside T22.051D to fully describe the condition. T22.051D is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T22.051D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.051D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T22
The conditions below are not part of T22.051D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.051D and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T22.051D existed?
T22.051D 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.