T20.219Header code — not billable

Burn of second degree of unspecified ear [any part, except ear drum]

Short description: Burn of second degree of unspecified ear

Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Category
T20
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category T20

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T20.219?

T20.219 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Burn of second degree of unspecified ear [any part, except ear drum].

Is T20.219 a billable code?

No. T20.219 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is T20.219 in?

T20.219 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

When did T20.219 become effective?

T20.219 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to T20.219?

T20.219 belongs to category T20, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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