T26.40XA — Burn of unspecified eye and adnexa, part unspecified, initial encounter
Is T26.40XA billable?
Yes, but T26.40XA is an unspecified code. T26.40XA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, T26.40XA 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 T26.40XA — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- T26.00XABurn of unspecified eyelid and periocular area, initial encounter
- T26.10XABurn of cornea and conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, initial encounter
- T26.20XABurn with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball, initial encounter
- T26.50XACorrosion of unspecified eyelid and periocular area, initial encounter
- T26.60XACorrosion of cornea and conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, initial encounter
- T26.70XACorrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball, initial encounter
T26.40XA at a glance
| Code | T26.40XA |
|---|---|
| Description | Burn of unspecified eye and adnexa, part unspecified, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in T26.40XA?
In T26.40XA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for T26.40XA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T26.40XA group to?
T26.40XA sits in MDC 02 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.
- 124Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agentmedical
- 125Other Disorders of the Eye without MCCmedical
How is T26.40XA listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T26.4, the nearest indexed parent of T26.40XA. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Burn › eyeand adnexa (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T26.40XA to fully describe the condition. T26.40XA is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T26.4
Report an additional code alongside T26.40XA to fully describe the condition. T26.40XA is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T26.40XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T26.40XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T26.40XA existed?
T26.40XA 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.