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ICD-10/T22.02

T22.02 ICD-10-CM Code: Burn of unspecified degree of elbow

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Burn of unspecified degree of elbow is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T22.02). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T22.02 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

  • burns and corrosions of first degree [erythema]
  • burns and corrosions of second degree [blisters][epidermal loss]
  • burns and corrosions of third degree [deep necrosis of underlying tissue] [full- thickness skin loss]

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • burn and corrosion of interscapular region (T21.-)
  • burn and corrosion of wrist and hand (T23.-)

Use Additional Code

Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.

  • external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)
  • Use additional code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can T22.02 be billed directly?

No. T22.02 (Burn of unspecified degree of elbow) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does T22.02 require a 7th character?

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

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T22.02 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • T22.012S — Burn of unspecified degree of left forearm, sequela
  • T22.019 — Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified forearm
  • T22.019A — Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified forearm, initial encounter
  • T22.019D — Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified forearm, subsequent encounter
  • T22.019S — Burn of unspecified degree of unspecified forearm, sequela
  • T22.021 — Burn of unspecified degree of right elbow
  • T22.021A — Burn of unspecified degree of right elbow, initial encounter
  • T22.021D — Burn of unspecified degree of right elbow, subsequent encounter
  • T22.021S — Burn of unspecified degree of right elbow, sequela
  • T22.022 — Burn of unspecified degree of left elbow

View all codes in the T22 family