Corros 2nd deg mul site of l shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd, subs

Corrosion of second degree of multiple sites of left shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a second-degree chemical burn affecting multiple areas of the left shoulder and upper arm, excluding the wrist and hand. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this corrosion injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting subsequent treatment for a second-degree chemical burn to the specified left upper limb regions. This includes scenarios such as wound care, dressing changes, or medication adjustments during the healing phase after the initial injury.

💡Coding Tips

Requires a seventh character "D" for subsequent encounter, indicating active treatment or healing.
Ensure documentation specifies "corrosion" (chemical burn) and not a thermal burn.
Verify that multiple sites within the left shoulder and upper limb (excluding wrist/hand) are affected.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T22.692Corros 2nd deg mul sites of left shldr/up lmb, ex wrs/hnd

T22.692D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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