ICD10BillableValid for clinical use

ICD-10 Code T20.62: Corrosion of second degree of lip(s)

T20.62 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Corrosion of second degree of lip(s) in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

When is it used?

  • May be used when a clinician documents corrosion of second degree of lip(s) in a patient's medical record.
  • May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
  • This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

  • A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
  • A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter
19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
block
T07-T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
block
T20-T32Burns and corrosions
block
T20-T25Burns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site
category
T20Burn and corrosion of head, face, and neck
category
T20.6Corrosion of second degree of head, face, and neck
currentT20.6

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

Emergency Medicine SpecialistOrthopedic Specialist

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Corrosion of second degree of lip(s)Corrosion of second degree of lipCorrosion of second degree of lip s

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeT20.62
SystemICD10
Display nameCorrosion of second degree of lip(s)
ChapterInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
BlockBurns and corrosions of external body surface, specified by site

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Corrosion(injury) (acid) (caustic) (chemical) (lime) (external) (internal)

About this content

This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from ICD-10. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.

ICD-10 Code T20.62 for Corrosion of second degree of lip(s) | HealthAssure