T26.7
Non-billableCorrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball
Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
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
T26.8Corrosions of other specified parts of eye and adnexa
T26.9Corrosion of eye and adnexa, part unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball?
The ICD-10-CM code for corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball is T26.7. The full clinical description is "Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball". T26.7 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T26.7 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T26.7 represents “Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is T26.7 a billable code?
No, T26.7 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 T26.7.
What chapter is T26.7 in?
T26.7 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T26.7?
T26.7 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 T26.7?
T26.7 has 3 child codes, including: T26.70 (Corrosion w resulting rupture and dest of unsp eyeball), T26.71 (Corrosion w resulting rupture and dest of right eyeball), T26.72 (Corrosion w resulting rupture and dest of left eyeball).
Are additional codes required with T26.7?
Yes, when using T26.7, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); external cause code to identify place (Y92).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T26.7?
T26.7 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348788. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T26.7 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T26.7?
T26.7 maps to the ICD-11 code: NE00 (Burn of eye or ocular adnexa).
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