T26.70XS — Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball, sequela
Is T26.70XS billable?
Yes, but T26.70XS is an unspecified code. T26.70XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, T26.70XS 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 T26.70XS — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
T26.70XS at a glance
| Code | T26.70XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball, 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 T26.70XS?
In T26.70XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for T26.70XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T26.70XS group to?
T26.70XS 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 T26.70XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T26.7, the nearest indexed parent of T26.70XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Corrosion › eyeand adnexa › with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball (injury) (acid) (caustic) (chemical) (lime) (external) (internal)
Code first — inherited from T26.7
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before T26.70XS. T26.70XS describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
- (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T26.70XS to fully describe the condition. T26.70XS is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T26.7
Report an additional code alongside T26.70XS to fully describe the condition. T26.70XS is sequenced first.
- external cause code to identify place (Y92)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T26.70XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T26.70XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T26.70XS existed?
T26.70XS 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.