T22.49 — Corrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand
Is T22.49 billable?
No — T22.49 is a non-billable header code.
T22.49 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 T22.49.
Billable codes under this header
- T22.491ACorrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, initial encounter
- T22.491DCorrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
- T22.491SCorrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, sequela
- T22.492ACorrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, initial encounter
- T22.492DCorrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
- T22.492SCorrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, sequela
- T22.499ACorrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, initial encounter
- T22.499DCorrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
- T22.499SCorrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, sequela
T22.49 at a glance
| Code | T22.49 |
|---|---|
| Description | Corrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand |
| 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 T22.49. T22.49 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 T22.49 to fully describe the condition. T22.49 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 T22.49 to fully describe the condition. T22.49 is sequenced first.
Use additional code — inherited from T22.4
Report an additional code alongside T22.49 to fully describe the condition. T22.49 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 T22.49, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.49 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T22
The conditions below are not part of T22.49, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.49 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T22.49? (3)
- T22.491Corrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handnot billable
- T22.492Corrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handnot billable
- T22.499Corrosion of unspecified degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handnot billable
How long has T22.49 existed?
T22.49 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
- T22.46Corrosion of unspecified degree of scapular regionnot billable