T22.20XS — Burn of second degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site, sequela
Is T22.20XS billable?
Yes, but T22.20XS is an unspecified code. T22.20XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, T22.20XS 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 T22.20XS — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- T22.211SBurn of second degree of right forearm, sequela
- T22.221SBurn of second degree of right elbow, sequela
- T22.231SBurn of second degree of right upper arm, sequela
- T22.241SBurn of second degree of right axilla, sequela
- T22.251SBurn of second degree of right shoulder, sequela
- T22.261SBurn of second degree of right scapular region, sequela
- T22.291SBurn of second degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, sequela
T22.20XS at a glance
| Code | T22.20XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Burn of second degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in T22.20XS?
In T22.20XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for T22.20XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T22.20XS group to?
T22.20XS sits in MDC 09 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.
- 604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCCmedical
- 605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCCmedical
How is T22.20XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T22.20, the nearest indexed parent of T22.20XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Burn › upper limb › second degree (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T22.20XS to fully describe the condition. T22.20XS 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 T22.20XS to fully describe the condition. T22.20XS is sequenced first.
Use additional code — inherited from T22.2
Report an additional code alongside T22.20XS to fully describe the condition. T22.20XS is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T22.20XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.20XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T22
The conditions below are not part of T22.20XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.20XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T22.20XS existed?
T22.20XS 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.