T23.05 is the authoritative medical code for Burn of unspecified degree of palm. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for burn of unspecified degree of palm (ICD-10-CM T23.05), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Burn of unspecified degree of palm is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code T23.05. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Includes: burns and corrosions of first degree erythema; burns and corrosions of second degree blistersepidermal loss; burns and corrosions of third degree deep necrosis of underlying tissue full- thickness skin loss. Use additional code: external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92); code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T23.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T23.05 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 blistersepidermal loss
- burns and corrosions of third degree deep necrosis of underlying tissue full- thickness skin loss
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)
- code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can T23.05 be billed directly?
No. T23.05 (Burn of unspecified degree of palm) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does T23.05 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T23.
Is an additional code needed with T23.05?
Use additional code(s) to specify: external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92); code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T23.05 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- T23 — Burn and corrosion of wrist and hand
- T23.0 — Burn of unspecified degree of wrist and hand
- T23.00 — Burn of unspecified degree of hand, unspecified site
- T23.001 — Burn of unspecified degree of right hand, unspecified site
- T23.001A — Burn of unspecified degree of right hand, unspecified site, initial encounter
- T23.001D — Burn of unspecified degree of right hand, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
- T23.001S — Burn of unspecified degree of right hand, unspecified site, sequela
- T23.002 — Burn of unspecified degree of left hand, unspecified site
- T23.002A — Burn of unspecified degree of left hand, unspecified site, initial encounter
- T23.002D — Burn of unspecified degree of left hand, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the T23 family