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T20.11

Non-billable

Burn of first degree of ear [any part, except ear drum]

Burn of first degree of ear [any part, except ear drum]

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

T20-T25

Parent Code

T20.1

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • 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]

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • 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)
  • burn of ear drum (T28.41-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
  • code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved
  • external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)

Child Codes (3)

T20.111

Burn of first degree of right ear

T20.112

Burn of first degree of left ear [any part, except ear drum]

T20.119

Burn of first degree of unspecified ear

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for burn of first degree of ear [any part, except ear drum]?

The ICD-10-CM code for burn of first degree of ear [any part, except ear drum] is T20.11. The full clinical description is "Burn of first degree of ear [any part, except ear drum]". T20.11 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code T20.11 mean?

ICD-10-CM code T20.11 represents "Burn of first degree of ear [any part, except ear drum]". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T20.11 a billable code?

No, T20.11 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T20.11.

What chapter is T20.11 in?

T20.11 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T20.11?

T20.11 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).

What are the subcategories under T20.11?

T20.11 has 3 child codes, including: T20.111 (Burn of first degree of right ear), T20.112 (Burn of first degree of left ear [any part, except ear drum]), T20.119 (Burn of first degree of unspecified ear).

Are additional codes required with T20.11?

Yes, when using T20.11 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved; external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T20.11?

T20.11 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2870405. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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