T22.169Header code — not billable

Burn of first degree of unspecified scapular region

Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Category
T22
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category T22

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T22.169?

T22.169 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Burn of first degree of unspecified scapular region.

Is T22.169 a billable code?

No. T22.169 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is T22.169 in?

T22.169 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

When did T22.169 become effective?

T22.169 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to T22.169?

T22.169 belongs to category T22, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.