Question 1

Is T23 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, T23 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 T23 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T23 represents Burn and corrosion of wrist and hand. 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

When was ICD-10 code T23 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code T23 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code T23?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T23 is section:T20-T25 (Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

Does T23 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, T23 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., T23XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

T232026

Excludes22Not included here

Use Additional Code2Add code for detail

Notes2Additional information

Includes3Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers

Excluded By1Codes that exclude this one

Is T23 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code T23 mean?

When was ICD-10 code T23 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code T23?

Does T23 require a 7th character extension?