Question 1

Is T20.51 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, T20.51 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 T20.51 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T20.51 represents Corrosion of first degree of ear [any part, except ear drum]. 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 T20.51?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T20.51 is T20.5 (Corrosion of first degree of head, face, and neck). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from T20.51?

Accepted Answer

Code T20.51 has Type 2 Excludes including: corrosion of ear drum (T28.91-). These conditions are not included in T20.51 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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