T22.70Header code — not billable
Corrosion of third degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site
Short description: Corros third deg of shldr/up lmb, except wrs/hnd, unsp site
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- T22
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T22.70?
T22.70 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Corrosion of third degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand, unspecified site.
Is T22.70 a billable code?
No. T22.70 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 T22.70 in?
T22.70 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did T22.70 become effective?
T22.70 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.