2025 ICD-10-CM code T23.6
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Burns and corrosions (T20-T32) - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) 19 Feed
Corrosion of second degree of wrist and hand.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of second-degree chemical burns on the wrist and hand, requiring medical intervention to prevent infection, manage pain, and promote healing.
Assessment and initial treatment may be provided by various healthcare professionals depending on the severity of the injury. This may include first responders, emergency medical technicians, nurses, physician assistants and physicians. Definitive care may be overseen by specialists such as burn surgeons, plastic surgeons, or hand surgeons.
In simple words: Second-degree chemical burn of the wrist and hand. This means the burn has caused blisters and some skin loss.
Corrosion of second degree of wrist and hand. Code first (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent. Use additional external cause code to identify place (Y92).
Example 1: A lab technician spills a corrosive chemical on their hand and wrist, resulting in blisters and partial skin loss., A construction worker gets splashed with cement, causing second-degree chemical burns on their wrist and hand., A child accidentally touches a household cleaning product, leading to second-degree chemical burns on their hand and wrist.
Documentation should include the cause of the corrosion, the depth and extent of the injury (second-degree with blisters and partial skin loss), the specific location on the wrist and hand, and any associated symptoms or complications.
** The code describes a second-degree chemical burn, characterized by blisters and partial thickness skin loss. It requires a secondary code to specify the chemical substance and the circumstances of the injury.
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Burn Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Independent Clinic, Urgent Care Facility