T26.02 — Burn of left eyelid and periocular area
Is T26.02 billable?
No — T26.02 is a non-billable header code. T26.02 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath T26.02.
T26.02 at a glance
| Code | T26.02 |
|---|---|
| Description | Burn of left eyelid and periocular area |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is T26.02 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T26.0, the nearest indexed parent of T26.02. 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 T26.02 to fully describe the condition. T26.02 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 T26.02 to fully describe the condition. T26.02 is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T26.02, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T26.02 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under T26.02? (3)
How long has T26.02 existed?
T26.02 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.