Question 1

Is section:T20-T25 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, section:T20-T25 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 section:T20-T25 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code section:T20-T25 represents Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25). 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 section:T20-T25?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for section:T20-T25 is S00-T88 (Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

Should I use additional codes with section:T20-T25?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding section:T20-T25, consider adding codes for: code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

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