T28.912
Non-billableCorrosions of left ear drum
Corrosions of left ear drum
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for corrosions of left ear drum?
The ICD-10-CM code for corrosions of left ear drum is T28.912. The full clinical description is "Corrosions of left ear drum". T28.912 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T28.912 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T28.912 represents “Corrosions of left ear drum”. 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 T28.912 a billable code?
No, T28.912 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 T28.912.
What chapter is T28.912 in?
T28.912 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T28.912?
T28.912 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 T28.912?
T28.912 has 3 child codes, including: T28.912A (Corrosions of left ear drum, initial encounter), T28.912D (Corrosions of left ear drum, subsequent encounter), T28.912S (Corrosions of left ear drum, sequela).
Are additional codes required with T28.912?
Yes, when using T28.912, also report: 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 T28.912?
T28.912 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2876115. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T28.912 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like corrosions of left ear drum 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 T28.912?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T28.912 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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