T22.70XD — Corrosion of third degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
Is T22.70XD billable?
Yes, but T22.70XD is an unspecified code. T22.70XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, T22.70XD is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting T22.70XD — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- T22.711DCorrosion of third degree of right forearm, subsequent encounter
- T22.721DCorrosion of third degree of right elbow, subsequent encounter
- T22.731DCorrosion of third degree of right upper arm, subsequent encounter
- T22.741DCorrosion of third degree of right axilla, subsequent encounter
- T22.751DCorrosion of third degree of right shoulder, subsequent encounter
- T22.761DCorrosion of third degree of right scapular region, subsequent encounter
- T22.791DCorrosion of third degree of multiple sites of right shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
T22.70XD at a glance
| Code | T22.70XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Corrosion of third degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in T22.70XD?
In T22.70XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T22.70XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T22.70XD group to?
T22.70XD sits in MDC 23 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.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is T22.70XD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T22.70, the nearest indexed parent of T22.70XD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Corrosion › upper limb › third degree (injury) (acid) (caustic) (chemical) (lime) (external) (internal)
Code first — inherited from T22.7
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before T22.70XD. T22.70XD 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 T22.70XD to fully describe the condition. T22.70XD 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 T22.70XD to fully describe the condition. T22.70XD is sequenced first.
Use additional code — inherited from T22.7
Report an additional code alongside T22.70XD to fully describe the condition. T22.70XD 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 T22.70XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.70XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T22
The conditions below are not part of T22.70XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T22.70XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T22.70XD existed?
T22.70XD 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.