T26 – Burn and corrosion confined to eye and adnexa
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs
ICD-10-CM code
T26
- Code
T26(claims format:T26)- Description
- Burn and corrosion confined to eye and adnexa
- 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
Billable codes under T26
T26 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- T26.0 – Burn of eyelid and periocular areaHeader (more codes below)
- T26.1 – Burn of cornea and conjunctival sacHeader (more codes below)
- T26.2 – Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeballHeader (more codes below)
- T26.3 – Burns of other specified parts of eye and adnexaHeader (more codes below)
- T26.4 – Burn of eye and adnexa, part unspecifiedHeader (more codes below)
- T26.5 – Corrosion of eyelid and periocular areaHeader (more codes below)
- T26.6 – Corrosion of cornea and conjunctival sacHeader (more codes below)
- T26.7 – Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeballHeader (more codes below)
- T26.8 – Corrosions of other specified parts of eye and adnexaHeader (more codes below)
- T26.9 – Corrosion of eye and adnexa, part unspecifiedHeader (more codes below)
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 for T26
7th character note:
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T26
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T26?
T26 is the ICD-10-CM code for burn and corrosion confined to eye and adnexa, in the block T26-T28 (Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs).
Is T26 a billable code?
No. T26 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.