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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for cheek burn

T20.06

Burn of unspecified degree of forehead and cheek

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Burn (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal) › cheek”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding cheek burn

The ICD-10-CM code for cheek burn is T20.06 (Burn of unspecified degree of forehead and cheek). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on T20.06.

Within T20.0 (burn of unspecified degree of head, face, and neck), T20.06 is specifically for burn of unspecified degree of forehead and cheek. 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), neck (T20.07) 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 cheek burn codes (official index)

  • first degree T20.16 — Burn of first degree of forehead and cheek
  • second degree T20.26 — Burn of second degree of forehead and cheek
  • third degree T20.36 — Burn of third degree of forehead and cheek

Common questions about cheek burn ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for cheek burn?

T20.06 — Burn of unspecified degree of forehead and cheek (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: T20.16, T20.26, T20.36.

What is the ICD-10 code for first degree cheek burn?

T20.16 — Burn of first degree of forehead and cheek (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for second degree cheek burn?

T20.26 — Burn of second degree of forehead and cheek (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for third degree cheek burn?

T20.36 — Burn of third degree of forehead and cheek (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

Is T20.06 billable?

No. T20.06 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.