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T27.5

Non-billable

Corrosion involving larynx and trachea with lung

Corrosion involving larynx and trachea with lung

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

Parent Code

T27

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
  • external cause code to identify the source and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98)

Child Codes (3)

T27.5XXA

Corrosion involving larynx and trachea w lung, init encntr

BillableT27.5XXD

Corrosion involving larynx and trachea w lung, subs encntr

BillableT27.5XXS

Corrosion involving larynx and trachea with lung, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T27.5?

ICD-10-CM code T27.5 represents "Corrosion involving larynx and trachea with lung". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is T27.5 a billable code?

No, T27.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under T27.5.

What chapter is T27.5 in?

T27.5 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with T27.5?

T27.5 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 T27.5?

T27.5 has 3 child codes, including: T27.5XXA (Corrosion involving larynx and trachea w lung, init encntr), T27.5XXD (Corrosion involving larynx and trachea w lung, subs encntr), T27.5XXS (Corrosion involving larynx and trachea with lung, sequela).

Are additional codes required with T27.5?

Yes, when using T27.5 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); external cause code to identify the source and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98).

What are the UMLS CUIs for T27.5?

T27.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0452012. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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