T22.69 — Corrosion of second degree of multiple sites of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand
Is T22.69 billable?
No — T22.69 is a non-billable header code. T22.69 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 T22.69.
Billable codes under this header
- T22.691ACorrosion of second degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, initial encounter
- T22.691DCorrosion of second degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
- T22.691SCorrosion of second degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, sequela
- T22.692ACorrosion of second degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, initial encounter
- T22.692DCorrosion of second degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
- T22.692SCorrosion of second degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, sequela
- T22.699ACorrosion of second degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, initial encounter
- T22.699DCorrosion of second degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
- T22.699SCorrosion of second degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, sequela
T22.69 at a glance
| Code | T22.69 |
|---|---|
| Description | Corrosion of second 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 T22.6
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before T22.69. T22.69 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 T22.69 to fully describe the condition. T22.69 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 T22.69 to fully describe the condition. T22.69 is sequenced first.
Use additional code — inherited from T22.6
Report an additional code alongside T22.69 to fully describe the condition. T22.69 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 T22.69, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.69 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T22
The conditions below are not part of T22.69, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.69 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T22.69? (3)
- T22.691Corrosion of second degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handnot billable
- T22.692Corrosion of second degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handnot billable
- T22.699Corrosion of second degree of multiple sites of unspecified shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and handnot billable
How long has T22.69 existed?
T22.69 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 T22.6 family? (7)
- T22.60Corrosion of second degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified sitenot billable
- T22.61Corrosion of second degree of forearmnot billable
- T22.62Corrosion of second degree of elbownot billable
- T22.63Corrosion of second degree of upper armnot billable
- T22.64Corrosion of second degree of axillanot billable
- T22.65Corrosion of second degree of shouldernot billable
- T22.66Corrosion of second degree of scapular regionnot billable