T27.3 – Burn of respiratory tract, part unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs
- Code
T27.3(claims format:T273)- Description
- Burn of respiratory tract, part unspecified
- 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
- T27
Billable codes under T27.3
T27.3 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.
T27 – Burn and corrosion of respiratory tract
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T27
Index terms for T27.3
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in T27
- T27.0 – Burn of larynx and tracheaHeader
- T27.1 – Burn involving larynx and trachea with lungHeader
- T27.2 – Burn of other parts of respiratory tractHeader
- T27.4 – Corrosion of larynx and tracheaHeader
- T27.5 – Corrosion involving larynx and trachea with lungHeader
- T27.6 – Corrosion of other parts of respiratory tractHeader
- T27.7 – Corrosion of respiratory tract, part unspecifiedHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T27.3?
T27.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for burn of respiratory tract, part unspecified, in the block T26-T28 (Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs).
Is T27.3 a billable code?
No. T27.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does T27.3 belong to?
It belongs to category T27 – Burn and corrosion of respiratory tract.
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.