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T25.63 ICD-10-CM Code: Corrosion of second degree of toe(s) (nail)

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

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Corrosion of second degree of toe(s) (nail) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T25.63). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T25.63 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]

Code First

Underlying conditions that must be sequenced before this code.

  • (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent

Use Additional Code

Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.

  • external cause code to identify place (Y92)
  • Use additional code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved

Change history

No changes recorded for this code — unchanged since the FY2016 baseline of the change ledger.

Verify Before Coding

From the code registry, the Medicare Code Editor, and the MS-DRG Definitions Manual. Check it against a full claim.

Contextual Map

Every relationship of T25.63 in one view: hierarchy, official tabular instructions in both directions, clinical classification, risk adjustment, MS-DRG participation, index terms and change history — each edge carrying the CMS source it derives from.

Hierarchy

  • S00-T88 — Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88) (S00-T88) [Hierarchy]

Referenced by Excludes2 notes

  • T24 — Burn and corrosion of lower limb, except ankle and foot [Excludes2](via T25.-): “burn and corrosion of ankle and foot (T25.-)” · check together
  • T25.62 — Corrosion of second degree of foot [Excludes2]: “corrosion of second degree of toe(s) (nail) (T25.63-)” · check together

Nearest codes (40)

  • T25 — Burn and corrosion of ankle and foot [Sibling]
  • T25.612A — Corrosion of second degree of left ankle, initial encounter [Sibling]
  • T25.612D — Corrosion of second degree of left ankle, subsequent encounter [Sibling]
  • T25.612S — Corrosion of second degree of left ankle, sequela [Sibling]
  • T25.619 — Corrosion of second degree of unspecified ankle [Sibling]
  • T25.619A — Corrosion of second degree of unspecified ankle, initial encounter [Sibling]
  • T25.619D — Corrosion of second degree of unspecified ankle, subsequent encounter [Sibling]
  • T25.619S — Corrosion of second degree of unspecified ankle, sequela [Sibling]
  • and 32 more

Referenced by Other Codes

Official ICD-10-CM tabular notes on other codes that name T25.63 or its code family.

2 Excludes2 notes: T24 (via T25.-), T25.62.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can T25.63 be billed directly?

No. T25.63 (Corrosion of second degree of toe(s) (nail)) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does T25.63 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T25.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T25.63 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • T25.622S — Corrosion of second degree of left foot, sequela
  • T25.629 — Corrosion of second degree of unspecified foot
  • T25.629A — Corrosion of second degree of unspecified foot, initial encounter
  • T25.629D — Corrosion of second degree of unspecified foot, subsequent encounter
  • T25.629S — Corrosion of second degree of unspecified foot, sequela
  • T25.631 — Corrosion of second degree of right toe(s) (nail)
  • T25.631A — Corrosion of second degree of right toe(s) (nail), initial encounter
  • T25.631D — Corrosion of second degree of right toe(s) (nail), subsequent encounter
  • T25.631S — Corrosion of second degree of right toe(s) (nail), sequela
  • T25.632 — Corrosion of second degree of left toe(s) (nail)

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