2025 ICD-10-CM code T23
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Injury - Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25) Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) Feed
Burn and corrosion of wrist and hand.
Modifiers are not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
Medical necessity for coding T23 is established by appropriate documentation demonstrating the injury, including the mechanism, degree, and extent.Treatment should align with established medical guidelines for burn care.The documentation should also support the necessity of any related treatment provided.
The clinical responsibility will vary based on the specific scenario, and the physician should accurately document the diagnosis, the extent of the injury, and any necessary treatment provided.
- Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- T20-T32 (Burns and corrosions)
In simple words: This code describes a burn or chemical burn on the wrist and hand.The severity (first, second, or third-degree) needs to be specified with an additional code.The doctor may also use additional codes to describe how much of the body is affected.
This code encompasses burns and corrosions affecting the wrist and hand,including first, second, and third-degree burns, as well as corrosions of varying degrees.Additional codes may be necessary to specify the degree of the burn or corrosion (e.g., T23.0 for unspecified degree, T23.1 for first-degree burn, T23.2 for second-degree burn, T23.3 for third-degree burn, T23.4 for unspecified degree corrosion, T23.5 for first-degree corrosion, T23.6 for second-degree corrosion, T23.7 for third-degree corrosion) and the extent of body surface area involved (using codes from categories T31 or T32).
Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency room after sustaining a second-degree burn to their right hand from a hot stove.The physician documents the diagnosis as a second-degree burn and provides treatment including wound care and pain management.ICD-10 code T23.2 would be used to bill for this., A construction worker sustains a chemical burn to their left wrist from contact with corrosive material. The burn is extensive, covering a significant portion of their wrist and hand.The physician assesses the burn as a third-degree burn, and additional codes may be needed to detail the size of the burn area.ICD-10 code T23.3 would be used in addition to other codes., A patient suffers a minor, first-degree burn to their hand from touching a hot surface. The physician provides basic wound care, and no further treatment is needed.ICD-10 code T23.1 may be used to bill this instance.The physician determines a subsequent visit is not needed.
Comprehensive documentation should include details of the burn or corrosion, such as the mechanism of injury (e.g., thermal, chemical, electrical), the degree of the burn (first, second, or third degree), the extent of body surface area involved (percentage of total body surface area), location of the burn or corrosion (wrist and hand), and the treatment provided (e.g., wound care, pain management, surgery).
** Always refer to the most recent official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for the most up-to-date information and any potential revisions or clarifications.
- Revenue Code: Revenue codes will vary depending on the specific services provided and the payer.
- RVU: RVUs are not directly associated with ICD-10 codes.Reimbursement is determined by the procedures performed and the payer's fee schedule.
- Global Days: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Fee Schedule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes. Reimbursement is determined by the procedures performed and the payer's fee schedule.
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Surgery, Plastic Surgery
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center