Question 1

Is T20 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, T20 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 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T20 represents Burn and corrosion of head, face, and neck. 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 T20 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code T20 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 T20?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T20 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

What conditions should be coded separately from T20?

Accepted Answer

Code T20 has Type 2 Excludes including: burn and corrosion of ear drum (T28.41, T28.91); burn and corrosion of eye and adnexa (T26.-); burn and corrosion of mouth and pharynx (T28.0). These conditions are not included in T20 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Does T20 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, T20 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., T20XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

T202026

Excludes25Not included here

Use Additional Code2Add code for detail

Notes2Additional information

Includes3Included conditions

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers