T26.31XS — Burns of other specified parts of right eye and adnexa, sequela
Is T26.31XS billable?
Yes, but T26.31XS is an unspecified code. T26.31XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, T26.31XS 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 T26.31XS — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- T26.00XSBurn of unspecified eyelid and periocular area, sequela
- T26.10XSBurn of cornea and conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, sequela
- T26.20XSBurn with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball, sequela
- T26.50XSCorrosion of unspecified eyelid and periocular area, sequela
- T26.60XSCorrosion of cornea and conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, sequela
- T26.70XSCorrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball, sequela
T26.31XS at a glance
| Code | T26.31XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Burns of other specified parts of right eye and adnexa, 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 T26.31XS?
In T26.31XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for T26.31XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T26.31XS group to?
T26.31XS 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 T26.31XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T26.3, the nearest indexed parent of T26.31XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Burn › eyeand adnexa › specified site NEC (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T26.31XS to fully describe the condition. T26.31XS is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T26.3
Report an additional code alongside T26.31XS to fully describe the condition. T26.31XS is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T26.31XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T26.31XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T26.31XS existed?
T26.31XS 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.