T28.8XXA — Corrosion of internal genitourinary organs, initial encounter
Is T28.8XXA billable?
Yes — T28.8XXA is billable for FY2027. T28.8XXA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T28.8XXA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T28.8XXA at a glance
| Code | T28.8XXA |
|---|---|
| Description | Corrosion of internal genitourinary organs, 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 T28.8XXA?
In T28.8XXA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for T28.8XXA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T28.8XXA group to?
T28.8XXA sits in MDC 22 and helps define the logic of 1 MS-DRG (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 935Non-Extensive Burnsmedical
How is T28.8XXA listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T28.8, the nearest indexed parent of T28.8XXA. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Corrosion › cervix (injury) (acid) (caustic) (chemical) (lime) (external) (internal)
- Corrosion › uterus (injury) (acid) (caustic) (chemical) (lime) (external) (internal)
- Corrosion › vagina (injury) (acid) (caustic) (chemical) (lime) (external) (internal)
- Corrosion › genital organs › internal (injury) (acid) (caustic) (chemical) (lime) (external) (internal)
- Corrosion › internal organ › genitourinary (injury) (acid) (caustic) (chemical) (lime) (external) (internal)
- Corrosion › trunk › vagina (injury) (acid) (caustic) (chemical) (lime) (external) (internal)
- Burn › genital organs › internal › from caustic or corrosive substance (electricity) (flame) (hot gas, liquid or hot object) (radiation) (steam) (thermal)
Code first
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before T28.8XXA. T28.8XXA describes a manifestation and cannot be the principal or first-listed diagnosis.
- (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent
Code first — inherited from T28.8
The underlying condition below must be sequenced before T28.8XXA. T28.8XXA 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 T28.8XXA to fully describe the condition. T28.8XXA is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T28
Report an additional code alongside T28.8XXA to fully describe the condition. T28.8XXA is sequenced first.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T28.8XXA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T28.8XXA and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has T28.8XXA existed?
T28.8XXA 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.