Question 1

Is T25.22 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, T25.22 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code T25.22 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T25.22 represents Burn of second degree of foot. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code T25.22?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T25.22 is T25.2 (Burn of second degree of ankle and foot). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from T25.22?

Accepted Answer

Code T25.22 has Type 2 Excludes including: burn of second degree of toe(s) (nail) (T25.23-). These conditions are not included in T25.22 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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