2025 ICD-10-CM code T23.2
(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
Second-degree burn of the wrist and hand.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the encounter and the services provided.Consult the official modifier guidelines for specifics.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of a second-degree burn requiring medical intervention to prevent infection, manage pain, and promote healing.The severity of the burn and the need for specialized treatment will justify the medical necessity.
The clinical responsibility involves assessing the extent and severity of the burn, providing appropriate wound care, managing pain, preventing infection, and potentially referring the patient for further treatment (e.g., surgery, skin grafting) depending on the burn's depth and extent.
- Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Burns and corrosions (T20-T32); Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25)
In simple words: This code describes a burn on the wrist and hand that caused blisters.A separate code will be used to explain how the burn happened.
This code signifies a second-degree burn affecting the wrist and hand.Second-degree burns involve blisters and epidermal loss.An additional external cause code (from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity) should be used to specify the source, location, and intent of the burn injury.
Example 1: A patient presents to the emergency room after accidentally spilling hot coffee on their wrist and hand, resulting in a second-degree burn. , A construction worker sustains a second-degree burn to their wrist and hand when a hot metal object falls on them during work. , A child suffers a second-degree burn to their wrist and hand after touching a hot stove.
Detailed description of the burn (location, size, depth), mechanism of injury, treatment provided (e.g., wound cleansing, dressing changes, pain management), and any complications.Photographs or other imaging may be helpful.The external cause code from Chapter 20 needs to be documented.
** The depth and extent of the burn should be carefully documented to ensure accurate coding.If the burn involves more than one body region, multiple codes may be necessary.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Burn Surgery, Plastic Surgery
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Office, Urgent Care Facility