T26.02 – Burn of left eyelid and periocular area

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code T26.02
Code
T26.02 (claims format: T2602)
Description
Burn of left eyelid and periocular area
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block
T26-T28 Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs
Parent codes
T26 › T26.0

Billable codes under T26.02

T26.02 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

T26 – Burn and corrosion confined to eye and adnexa

7th character note:
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T26

T26.0 – Burn of eyelid and periocular area

Use additional code:
  • external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)

Related codes in T26.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T26.02?

T26.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for burn of left eyelid and periocular area, in the block T26-T28 (Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs).

Is T26.02 a billable code?

No. T26.02 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does T26.02 belong to?

It belongs to category T26 – Burn and corrosion confined to eye and adnexa.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.