ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for T26.1
Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac
Coding Notes & Guidelines for T26.1
external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code T26.1 (Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac)
ICD-10-CM code T26.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM T26.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about T26.1 - Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac.