T22.251⚠ Requires 7th Character

Burn of second degree of right shoulder

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T22

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to T22.251:

Ainitial encounterT22.251ADsubsequent encounterT22.251DSsequelaT22.251S

Sub-codes of T22.251(3)

T22.251 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

T22.251ABurn of second degree of right shoulder, initial encounter✓ BillableT22.251DBurn of second degree of right shoulder, subsequent encounte…✓ BillableT22.251SBurn of second degree of right shoulder, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├T20-T25Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25)├T22Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand
└T22.251Burn of second degree of right shoulder

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