T22.459 – Corrosion of unspecified degree of unspecified shoulder

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code T22.459

Code: T22.459 (claims format: T22459)
Description: Corrosion of unspecified degree of unspecified shoulder
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: T20-T25 Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site
Parent codes: T22 › T22.4 › T22.45

Billable codes under T22.459

T22.459 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

T22 – Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand

Excludes2 (not included here):

burn and corrosion of interscapular region (T21.-)
burn and corrosion of wrist and hand (T23.-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T22

T22.4 – Corrosion of unspecified degree of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand

Code first:

(T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent

Use additional code:

external cause code to identify place (Y92)

Block T20-T25

Includes:

burns and corrosions of first degree [erythema]
burns and corrosions of second degree [blisters][epidermal loss]
burns and corrosions of third degree [deep necrosis of underlying tissue] [full- thickness skin loss]

Use additional code:

code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved

Index terms for T22.459

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Corrosion, shoulder

Related codes in T22.45

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T22.459?

T22.459 is the ICD-10-CM code for corrosion of unspecified degree of unspecified shoulder, in the block T20-T25 (Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site).

Is T22.459 a billable code?

No. T22.459 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does T22.459 belong to?

It belongs to category T22 – Burn and corrosion of shoulder and upper limb, except wrist and hand.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.