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ICD-10-CM Code for Burn of unspecified degree of scalp [any part] T20.05

ICD-10 code T20.05 for Burn of unspecified degree of scalp [any part] is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Burns and corrosions .

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Official Long Descriptor

Burn of unspecified degree of scalp [any part]

T20.0

Use additional external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)

T20

Excludes2: 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)

 
T20.05 Burn of unspecified degree of scalp [any part]
Child Code
Burn of unspecified degree of scalp [any part], initial encounter
Child Code
Burn of unspecified degree of scalp [any part], subsequent encounter
Child Code
Burn of unspecified degree of scalp [any part], sequela

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Denial - Principal diagnosis inappropriately coded.
[QUOTE="JesseL, post: 381949, member: 246611"]okay I think I know why.. Note says this.. Burn of 2nd deg mul sites of head, face, and neck, sequela Healing skin, no more blisters, some [B]erythema [... [ Read More ]
Denial - Principal diagnosis inappropriately coded.
[QUOTE="JesseL, post: 381949, member: 246611"]Should the dx be L53.9 then T20.29XS?[/QUOTE] Yes. Per ICD-10-CM guidelines [url]https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/ICD10/Downloads/2016-ICD-10-CM-Guid... [ Read More ]
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