T22.59 — Corrosion of first degree of multiple sites of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand
Is T22.59 billable?
No — T22.59 is a non-billable header code. T22.59 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 T22.59.
Billable codes under this header
- T22.591ACorrosion of first degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, initial encounter
- T22.591DCorrosion of first degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
- T22.591SCorrosion of first degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, sequela
- T22.592ACorrosion of first degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, initial encounter
- T22.592DCorrosion of first degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
- T22.592SCorrosion of first degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, sequela
- T22.599ACorrosion of first degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, initial encounter
- T22.599DCorrosion of first degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
- T22.599SCorrosion of first degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, sequela
T22.59 at a glance
| Code | T22.59 |
|---|---|
| Description | Corrosion of first 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 T22.5
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before T22.59. T22.59 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 T22.59 to fully describe the condition. T22.59 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 T22.59 to fully describe the condition. T22.59 is sequenced first.
Use additional code — inherited from T22.5
Report an additional code alongside T22.59 to fully describe the condition. T22.59 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 T22.59, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.59 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T22
The conditions below are not part of T22.59, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.59 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T22.59? (3)
- T22.591Corrosion of first degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handnot billable
- T22.592Corrosion of first degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handnot billable
- T22.599Corrosion of first degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handnot billable
How long has T22.59 existed?
T22.59 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 T22.5 family? (7)
- T22.50Corrosion of first degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand unspecified sitenot billable
- T22.51Corrosion of first degree of forearmnot billable
- T22.52Corrosion of first degree of elbownot billable
- T22.53Corrosion of first degree of upper armnot billable
- T22.54Corrosion of first degree of axillanot billable
- T22.55Corrosion of first degree of shouldernot billable
- T22.56Corrosion of first degree of scapular regionnot billable