T20.52XA
T20.52XA: Corrosion of first degree of lip(s), initial encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
T20.52XA is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for corrosion of first degree of lip(s), initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check T20.52XA with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "A": initial encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T20
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Excludes2 inherited from the categories above T20.52XA
Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
T20.52XA is named in 3 Medicare coverage policies: 3 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
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Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.