Burn of unspecified degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter
ICD-10 Code: T20.00XA · Body Part: Head/Brain (TBI)
QME Evaluation Process
Burn scar assessment, ROM testing if contracture, cosmetic disfigurement evaluation. Chapter 8 skin impairment plus ROM impairment of affected joints. Disfigurement add-on.
Typical Impairment Rating
5-40% WPI depending on burn severity, scarring, and contracture
AMA Guides Edition
5th Edition
Common Treatments
Related Conditions
Body Part Guide
Head/Brain (TBI) Evaluation Guide
Impairment rating methods, common conditions, and QME evaluation protocols
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What is Burn of unspecified degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter (T20.00XA)?
Burn of unspecified degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter is an ICD-10 diagnosis code (T20.00XA) classified under Skin conditions. It affects the Head/Brain (TBI) and is commonly encountered in California workers' compensation claims. QME physicians evaluate this condition using AMA Guides 5th Edition protocols.
How is T20.00XA rated for impairment?
The typical whole person impairment (WPI) range for Burn of unspecified degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter is 5-40% WPI depending on burn severity, scarring, and contracture. The exact rating depends on clinical findings, imaging, and the evaluation method (DRE or ROM) chosen by the QME physician per AMA Guides 5th Edition.
What is the QME evaluation process for T20.00XA?
Burn scar assessment, ROM testing if contracture, cosmetic disfigurement evaluation. Chapter 8 skin impairment plus ROM impairment of affected joints. Disfigurement add-on.
What treatments are common for Burn of unspecified degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter?
Common treatments for Burn of unspecified degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter include Wound care, Skin grafting, Scar revision surgery, Physical therapy for contracture. Treatment appropriateness and outcomes are considered during the QME evaluation when determining permanent and stationary status and apportionment.