What is the ICD-10-CM definition for T20.69?

Corrosion of 2nd deg mul sites of head, face, and neck. Official FY2027 CDC/NCHS clinical classification.

T20.69 Non-Billable FY2027 Status: Active

T20.69: Corrosion of 2nd deg mul sites of head, face, and neck

Corrosion of second degree of multiple sites of head, face, and neck

Effective Date: 2026-10-01

Dataset: ICD-10-CM FY2027

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Last Verified: 2026-10-01

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Quick Clinical & Billing Summary

What is ICD-10-CM code T20.69? T20.69 represents Corrosion of 2nd deg mul sites of head, face, and neck. Under official CDC guidelines, this code is non-billable and requires additional specificity.

Current release: FY2027 (Effective October 1, 2026). Sourced directly from CDC NCHS files.

Code Hierarchy & Classification

Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

⌊ Category T20: Burn and corrosion of head, face, and neck

⌊ T20.69: Corrosion of 2nd deg mul sites of head, face, and neck (Current Code)

Clinical Guidance & Documentation Standards

Clinical documentation should substantiate the medical necessity of this diagnosis, including laterality, anatomical site specificity, and clinical severity.

7th Character Episode of Care Builder

Chapter 19 Requirement

ICD-10-CM coding guidelines mandate assigning an appropriate 7th character for traumatic injuries, fractures, and external causes to denote the episode of care:

A Initial Encounter

Patient receiving active clinical treatment (surgical evaluation, emergency care, initial casting).

D Subsequent Encounter

Patient receiving routine care during healing phase (cast change, medication adjustment, follow-up).

S Sequela (Late Effect)

Complications or conditions arising as a direct late consequence of the healed injury.

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Associated Procedures & Medicare RVU Reimbursement

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Typical outpatient and office evaluation procedures frequently billed alongside diagnosis T20.69:

CPT/HCPCS	Description	Work RVU	Non-Facility Fee	Facility Fee
99213	Office/outpatient visit, established patient, 20-29 minutes (Low MDM)	1.30	$91.69	$66.79
99214	Office/outpatient visit, established patient, 30-39 minutes (Moderate MDM)	1.92	$133.61	$100.21
96372	Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (subcutaneous/intramuscular)	0.17	$18.34	$12.44

Based on official CMS 2026 Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor ($32.7476). Payments vary by locality GPCI.

CPT Modifier & Billing Rules

Modifier 25 Significant E/M

Append when a significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service is provided on the same calendar day as a minor surgical procedure or injection.

Modifier 59 Distinct Service

Identifies procedures or services not normally reported together but distinct under the clinical circumstances. Use CMS X-modifiers (XE, XS, XP, XU) where required by Medicare.

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Frequently Asked Questions about T20.69

Is T20.69 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, T20.69 is a non-billable category code that requires additional digits to specify clinical details.

What is the ICD-10 code for Corrosion of 2nd deg mul sites of head, face, and neck?

The primary ICD-10-CM code for Corrosion of 2nd deg mul sites of head, face, and neck is T20.69.

What is the effective date of the current T20.69 code?

The code is active for fiscal year FY2027, effective starting 2026-10-01.

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Official Provenance: Sourced from CDC / NCHS FY2027 ICD-10-CM files. Report a Data Error

Verified: 2026-10-01