2025 ICD-10-CM code T23.771S
(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) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) Feed
Sequela of a third-degree corrosion of the right wrist.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the specific services provided to manage the sequelae.
Medical necessity for further treatment or management of the sequelae of the burn/corrosion (e.g., physical therapy, medication, surgical intervention) should be clearly established based on the patient's clinical presentation and functional limitations.The severity of the sequelae must warrant the interventions undertaken.
The clinical responsibility involves documenting the extent and nature of the sequelae of the right wrist burn or corrosion.This includes noting any limitations in range of motion, functional deficits, scarring, contractures, or other long-term effects of the injury.The physician's duties will also involve managing any associated pain or complications.
- Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- T23.771 is under the broader category T23 (Burns and corrosions of wrist and hand), which itself falls under T20-T32 (Burns and corrosions).
In simple words: This code describes the long-term problems resulting from a serious burn or chemical burn on the right wrist after the initial injury has healed.It does not cover the initial injury itself, only the lasting effects.
This code classifies the late effects (sequela) of a third-degree burn or corrosion affecting the right wrist.It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but there are lasting consequences.The code requires additional codes to specify the causative agent (from chapter T) and any retained foreign bodies (Z18.-).It excludes birth trauma (P10-P15) and obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
Example 1: A patient presents with persistent stiffness and limited range of motion in their right wrist six months after a chemical burn.The initial burn was documented as a third-degree corrosion., A patient has a chronic wound on their right wrist that does not heal due to the severe scarring from a past third-degree burn., A patient experiences chronic pain and numbness in their right wrist, a complication from a past third-degree corrosion injury.
Detailed documentation is required, including the date and nature of the initial injury, details of the treatment provided, and a thorough description of the current sequelae, including functional limitations, pain levels, range of motion, and any other relevant clinical findings.Images (e.g., photographs) of the affected area can be helpful.
** The 7th character 'S' is used to indicate sequela (late effect) and is only appropriate once the acute phase of the injury is resolved.Proper documentation is crucial for accurate coding.Consider using additional codes to fully describe the extent of injury and associated complications.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Plastic Surgery, Orthopedics, Hand Surgery, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Place of Service:Office, Hospital (Inpatient or Outpatient), Rehabilitation Facility