T23.161S — Burn of first degree of back of right hand, sequela
Is T23.161S billable?
Yes — T23.161S is billable for FY2027. T23.161S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T23.161S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T23.161S at a glance
| Code | T23.161S |
|---|---|
| Description | Burn of first degree of back of right hand, 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 T23.161S?
In T23.161S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for T23.161S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T23.161S group to?
T23.161S 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 T23.161S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T23.161, the nearest indexed parent of T23.161S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Burn › dorsum of hand › right › first degree (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T23.161S to fully describe the condition. T23.161S 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 T23.161S to fully describe the condition. T23.161S is sequenced first.
Use additional code — inherited from T23.1
Report an additional code alongside T23.161S to fully describe the condition. T23.161S is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T23.161S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T23.161S and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T23.161S existed?
T23.161S 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.