T22.46 — Corrosion of unspecified degree of scapular region
Is T22.46 billable?
No — T22.46 is a non-billable header code. T22.46 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 9 billable codes beneath T22.46.
Billable codes under this header
- T22.461ACorrosion of unspecified degree of right scapular region, initial encounter
- T22.461DCorrosion of unspecified degree of right scapular region, subsequent encounter
- T22.461SCorrosion of unspecified degree of right scapular region, sequela
- T22.462ACorrosion of unspecified degree of left scapular region, initial encounter
- T22.462DCorrosion of unspecified degree of left scapular region, subsequent encounter
- T22.462SCorrosion of unspecified degree of left scapular region, sequela
- T22.469ACorrosion of unspecified degree of unspecified scapular region, initial encounter
- T22.469DCorrosion of unspecified degree of unspecified scapular region, subsequent encounter
- T22.469SCorrosion of unspecified degree of unspecified scapular region, sequela
T22.46 at a glance
| Code | T22.46 |
|---|---|
| Description | Corrosion of unspecified degree of scapular region |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Code first — inherited from T22.4
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before T22.46. T22.46 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 T22.46 to fully describe the condition. T22.46 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 T22.46 to fully describe the condition. T22.46 is sequenced first.
Use additional code — inherited from T22.4
Report an additional code alongside T22.46 to fully describe the condition. T22.46 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 T22.46, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.46 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T22
The conditions below are not part of T22.46, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.46 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T22.46? (3)
How long has T22.46 existed?
T22.46 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.
What other codes are in the T22.4 family? (7)
- T22.40Corrosion of unspecified degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified sitenot billable
- T22.41Corrosion of unspecified degree of forearmnot billable
- T22.42Corrosion of unspecified degree of elbownot billable
- T22.43Corrosion of unspecified degree of upper armnot billable
- T22.44Corrosion of unspecified degree of axillanot billable
- T22.45Corrosion of unspecified degree of shouldernot billable
- T22.49Corrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handnot billable