T26.82XS — Corrosions of other specified parts of left eye and adnexa, sequela
Is T26.82XS billable?
Yes, but T26.82XS is an unspecified code. T26.82XS is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, T26.82XS 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 T26.82XS — 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
T26.82XS at a glance
| Code | T26.82XS |
|---|---|
| Description | Corrosions of other specified parts of left 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 T26.82XS?
In T26.82XS, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for T26.82XS to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T26.82XS group to?
T26.82XS 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 T26.82XS listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T26.8, the nearest indexed parent of T26.82XS. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Corrosion › eyeand adnexa › specified site NEC (injury) (acid) (caustic) (chemical) (lime) (external) (internal)
Code first — inherited from T26.8
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before T26.82XS. T26.82XS 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 T26.82XS to fully describe the condition. T26.82XS is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T26.8
Report an additional code alongside T26.82XS to fully describe the condition. T26.82XS 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 T26.82XS, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T26.82XS and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T26.82XS existed?
T26.82XS 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.