T26.81XA – Corrosions of other specified parts of right eye and adnexa, initial encounter

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code T26.81XA

Code: T26.81XA (claims format: T2681XA)
Description: Corrosions of other specified parts of right eye and adnexa, initial encounter
Short description: Corrosions of oth parts of right eye and adnexa, init encntr
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 › T26.8 › T26.81

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

T26.8 – Corrosions of other specified parts of eye and adnexa

Code first:

(T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent

Use additional code:

external cause code to identify place (Y92)

Related codes in T26.81

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T26.81XA?

T26.81XA is the ICD-10-CM code for corrosions of other specified parts of right eye and adnexa, initial encounter, in the block T26-T28 (Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs).

Is T26.81XA a billable code?

Yes. T26.81XA is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does T26.81XA 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.