T20.15

Billable

ChapterS00–T88

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Official Description

Burn of first degree of scalp [any part]

Metadata & Insights

•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88).

General instructions are available for the parent sections:

BillableHas subcodes

CH19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

T20-T25Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25)

T20Burn and corrosion of head, face, and neck

T20.1Burn of first degree of head, face, and neck

T20.15Burn of first degree of scalp [any part]Billable

T20.15XABurn of first degree of scalp [any part], initial encounterBillable

T20.15XDBurn of first degree of scalp [any part], subsequent encounterBillable

T20.15XSBurn of first degree of scalp [any part], sequelaBillable

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to T20.15:

subcategoryT20.1

Burn of first degree of head, face, and neck

categoryT20

Burn and corrosion of head, face, and neck

Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site (T20-T25)

chapterCH19

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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