T26.21 – Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs
- Code
T26.21(claims format:T2621)- Description
- Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball
- 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 › T26.2
Billable codes under T26.21
T26.21 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).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
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
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T26
T26.2 – Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball
Related codes in T26.2
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T26.21?
T26.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for burn with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball, in the block T26-T28 (Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs).
Is T26.21 a billable code?
No. T26.21 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does T26.21 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.