T20.519D

Corrosion of first degree of unspecified ear [any part, except ear drum], subsequent encounter

Billable / specificPOA exempt

T20.519D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in FY2027.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from T20)

  • 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]
  • Note: Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
  • Note: The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

Excludes2

Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.

Code first

Sequence the underlying condition first.

Use additional code

Add a code to identify the following, if applicable.

  • external cause code to identify place (Y92) (from T20.5)
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-) (from T20)
  • code from category T31 or T32 to identify extent of body surface involved (from T20)

7th character

The 7th character values that apply to this code (defined at T20). Use the placeholder "X" for missing positions.

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Parent code

  • T20.519Corrosion of first degree of unspecified ear [any part, except ear drum]Needs 7th char

Related codes

  • T20.519ACorrosion of first degree of unspecified ear [any part, except ear drum], initial encounterBillable
  • T20.519SCorrosion of first degree of unspecified ear [any part, except ear drum], sequelaBillable

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