ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for neck burn
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Burn (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal) › neck”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding neck burn
The ICD-10-CM code for neck burn is T20.07 (Burn of unspecified degree of neck). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on T20.07.
Within T20.0 (burn of unspecified degree of head, face, and neck), T20.07 is specifically for burn of unspecified degree of neck. Related codes cover unspecified site (T20.00), ear [any part, except ear drum] (T20.01), lip(s) (T20.02), chin (T20.03), nose (septum) (T20.04), scalp [any part] (T20.05), forehead and cheek (T20.06) and multiple sites of head, face, and neck (T20.09).
Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
More specific neck burn codes (official index)
Common questions about neck burn ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for neck burn?
- T20.07 — Burn of unspecified degree of neck (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: T20.17, T20.27, T20.37.
What is the ICD-10 code for first degree neck burn?
- T20.17 — Burn of first degree of neck (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for second degree neck burn?
- T20.27 — Burn of second degree of neck (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for third degree neck burn?
- T20.37 — Burn of third degree of neck (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is T20.07 billable?
- No. T20.07 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.