Is T23.161 a billable code?
No. T23.161 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
T23.161: Burn of first degree of back of right hand
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T23.161 groups related diagnoses under burn of first degree of back of right hand. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under T23.161
- T23.161ABurn of first degree of back of right hand, initial encounter
- T23.161DBurn of first degree of back of right hand, subsequent encounter
- T23.161SBurn of first degree of back of right hand, sequela
Other codes in T23.16 Burn of first degree of back of hand
T23.161 questions
What does T23.161 mean?
T23.161 is the ICD-10-CM code for Burn of first degree of back of right hand. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.