T20.15XS — Burn of first degree of scalp [any part], sequela
Is T20.15XS billable?
Yes — T20.15XS is billable for FY2027. T20.15XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T20.15XS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T20.15XS at a glance
| Code | T20.15XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Burn of first degree of scalp [any part], sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in T20.15XS?
In T20.15XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for T20.15XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T20.15XS group to?
T20.15XS sits in MDC 09 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCCmedical
- 605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCCmedical
How is T20.15XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T20.15, the nearest indexed parent of T20.15XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Burn › scalp › first degree (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T20.15XS to fully describe the condition. T20.15XS is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T20-T25
Report an additional code alongside T20.15XS to fully describe the condition. T20.15XS is sequenced first.
Use additional code — inherited from T20.1
Report an additional code alongside T20.15XS to fully describe the condition. T20.15XS is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T20.15XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T20.15XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T20
The conditions below are not part of T20.15XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T20.15XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T20.15XS existed?
T20.15XS has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.