T22.511S — Corrosion of first degree of right forearm, sequela
Is T22.511S billable?
Yes — T22.511S is billable for FY2027. T22.511S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T22.511S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T22.511S at a glance
| Code | T22.511S |
|---|---|
| Description | Corrosion of first degree of right forearm, 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 T22.511S?
In T22.511S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for T22.511S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T22.511S group to?
T22.511S 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 T22.511S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T22.511, the nearest indexed parent of T22.511S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Corrosion › forearm › right › first degree (injury) (acid) (caustic) (chemical) (lime) (external) (internal)
Code first — inherited from T22.5
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before T22.511S. T22.511S 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 T22.511S to fully describe the condition. T22.511S 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 T22.511S to fully describe the condition. T22.511S is sequenced first.
Use additional code — inherited from T22.5
Report an additional code alongside T22.511S to fully describe the condition. T22.511S 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 T22.511S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.511S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T22
The conditions below are not part of T22.511S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.511S and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T22.511S existed?
T22.511S 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.