T26.00XS — Burn of unspecified eyelid and periocular area, sequela
Is T26.00XS billable?
Yes, but T26.00XS is an unspecified code. T26.00XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, T26.00XS is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting T26.00XS — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
T26.00XS at a glance
| Code | T26.00XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Burn of unspecified eyelid and periocular area, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in T26.00XS?
In T26.00XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for T26.00XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T26.00XS group to?
T26.00XS sits in MDC 09 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCCmedical
- 605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCCmedical
How is T26.00XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T26.0, the nearest indexed parent of T26.00XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Burn › eyelid (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T26.00XS to fully describe the condition. T26.00XS is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T26.0
Report an additional code alongside T26.00XS to fully describe the condition. T26.00XS is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T26.00XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T26.00XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T26.00XS existed?
T26.00XS has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.