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ICD-10/T26.11

T26.11 ICD-10-CM Code: Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac, right eye

T26.11 is the authoritative medical code for Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac, right eye. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for burn of cornea and conjunctival sac, right eye (ICD-10-CM T26.11), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac, right eye is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T26.11). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Use additional code: external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92). 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T26.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T26.11 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Use Additional Code

Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.

  • external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can T26.11 be billed directly?

No. T26.11 (Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac, right eye) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does T26.11 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T26.

Is an additional code needed with T26.11?

Use additional code(s) to specify: external cause code to identify the source, place and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98, Y92).

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T26.11 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • T26.1 — Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac
  • T26.10 — Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac, unspecified eye
  • T26.10XA — Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, initial encounter
  • T26.10XD — Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, subsequent encounter
  • T26.10XS — Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, sequela
  • T26.11XA — Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac, right eye, initial encounter
  • T26.11XD — Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac, right eye, subsequent encounter
  • T26.11XS — Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac, right eye, sequela
  • T26.12 — Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac, left eye
  • T26.12XA — Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac, left eye, initial encounter

View all codes in the T26 family