Is T20.512 a billable code?
No. T20.512 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
T20.512: Corrosion of first degree of left ear [any part, except ear drum]
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
T20.512 groups related diagnoses under corrosion of first degree of left ear [any part, except ear drum]. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under T20.512
- T20.512ACorrosion of first degree of left ear [any part, except ear drum], initial encounter
- T20.512DCorrosion of first degree of left ear [any part, except ear drum], subsequent encounter
- T20.512SCorrosion of first degree of left ear [any part, except ear drum], sequela
Other codes in T20.51 Corrosion of first degree of ear [any part, except ear drum]
T20.512 questions
What does T20.512 mean?
T20.512 is the ICD-10-CM code for Corrosion of first degree of left ear [any part, except ear drum]. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.