T26.21XD – Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball, subsequent encounter

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code T26.21XD

Code: T26.21XD (claims format: T2621XD)
Description: Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball, subsequent encounter
Short description: Burn w resulting rupture and dest of right eyeball, subs
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › T26.21

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

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

7th character note:

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

T26.2 – Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball

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 T26.21

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T26.21XD?

T26.21XD is the ICD-10-CM code for burn with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball, subsequent encounter, in the block T26-T28 (Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs).

Is T26.21XD a billable code?

Yes. T26.21XD is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does T26.21XD 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.