ICD-10-CM T20.5: Corrosion of first degree of head, face, and neck

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for T20.5

Corrosion of first degree of head, face, and neck

Coding Notes & Guidelines for T20.5

Excludes2: Not Included Here

corrosion of ear drum (T28.91-)

Code First

(T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent

Use Additional Code

external cause code to identify place (Y92)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

T20 - Burn and corrosion of head, face, and neck

About ICD-10-CM Code T20.5 (Corrosion of first degree of head)

ICD-10-CM code T20.5 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM T20.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about T20.5 - Corrosion of first degree of head, face, and neck. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Corrosion of first degree of head related to face, and neck.