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T20.15XA - Burn of first degree of scalp [any part], initial encounter


The ICD 10 Code for Burn of first degree of scalp [any part], initial encounter is listed as T20.15XA.
Additional information concerning this code and description can be found below including ICD 9 crosswalks / GEMS, chapter information, and DRGs where available.

ICD 10 CM Field Value
Diagnosis Code: T20.15XA
Description: Burn of first degree of scalp [any part], initial encounter
Diagnostic Related Groups
(MS-DRG v30.0)
935 - Non-extensive Burns
Chapter Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block Burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS):
ICD 9 Dx Code: 941.16 - Erythema [first degree] of scalp [any part] (approximate)
ICD-10-CM Siblings (same level / similar specificity) of T20.15XA:
T20.15XD - Burn of first degree of scalp, subsequent encounter
T20.15XS - Burn of first degree of scalp [any part], sequela