T26
Non-billableBurn and corrosion confined to eye and adnexa
Burn and corrosion confined to eye and adnexa
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
T26-T28
Child Codes
10
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (10)
T26.0Burn of eyelid and periocular area
T26.1Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac
T26.2Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball
T26.3Burns of other specified parts of eye and adnexa
T26.4Burn of eye and adnexa, part unspecified
T26.5Corrosion of eyelid and periocular area
T26.6Corrosion of cornea and conjunctival sac
T26.7Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball
T26.8Corrosions of other specified parts of eye and adnexa
T26.9Corrosion of eye and adnexa, part unspecified
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T26?
ICD-10-CM code T26 represents "Burn and corrosion confined to eye and adnexa". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T26 a billable code?
No, T26 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under T26.
What chapter is T26 in?
T26 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T26?
T26 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under T26?
T26 has 10 child codes, including: T26.0 (Burn of eyelid and periocular area), T26.1 (Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac), T26.2 (Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball), T26.3 (Burns of other specified parts of eye and adnexa), and 6 more.
Are additional codes required with T26?
Yes, when using T26 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T26?
T26 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2911661. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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