T26.71XS — Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball, sequela
Is T26.71XS billable?
Yes — T26.71XS is billable for FY2027. T26.71XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T26.71XS may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T26.71XS at a glance
| Code | T26.71XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of right 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 T26.71XS?
In T26.71XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for T26.71XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T26.71XS group to?
T26.71XS 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 T26.71XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T26.7, the nearest indexed parent of T26.71XS. 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 T26.71XS. T26.71XS 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 T26.71XS to fully describe the condition. T26.71XS 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 T26.71XS to fully describe the condition. T26.71XS 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 T26.71XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T26.71XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T26.71XS existed?
T26.71XS 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.