T20.70XD — Corrosion of third degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
Is T20.70XD billable?
Yes, but T20.70XD is an unspecified code. T20.70XD is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, T20.70XD is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting T20.70XD — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- T20.711DCorrosion of third degree of right ear [any part, except ear drum], subsequent encounter
- T20.72XDCorrosion of third degree of lip(s), subsequent encounter
- T20.73XDCorrosion of third degree of chin, subsequent encounter
- T20.74XDCorrosion of third degree of nose (septum), subsequent encounter
- T20.75XDCorrosion of third degree of scalp [any part], subsequent encounter
- T20.76XDCorrosion of third degree of forehead and cheek, subsequent encounter
- T20.77XDCorrosion of third degree of neck, subsequent encounter
- T20.79XDCorrosion of third degree of multiple sites of head, face, and neck, subsequent encounter
T20.70XD at a glance
| Code | T20.70XD |
|---|---|
| Description | Corrosion of third degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in T20.70XD?
In T20.70XD, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for T20.70XD to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T20.70XD group to?
T20.70XD sits in MDC 23 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.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is T20.70XD listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T20.70, the nearest indexed parent of T20.70XD. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Corrosion › head › third degree (injury) (acid) (caustic) (chemical) (lime) (external) (internal)
Code first — inherited from T20.7
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before T20.70XD. T20.70XD describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
- (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T20.70XD to fully describe the condition. T20.70XD 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 T20.70XD to fully describe the condition. T20.70XD is sequenced first.
Use additional code — inherited from T20.7
Report an additional code alongside T20.70XD to fully describe the condition. T20.70XD is sequenced first.
- external cause code to identify place (Y92)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T20.70XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T20.70XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T20
The conditions below are not part of T20.70XD, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T20.70XD and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T20.70XD existed?
T20.70XD 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.