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ICD-10/T26.21

T26.21 ICD-10-CM Code: Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball

T26.21 is the authoritative medical code for Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for burn with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball (ICD-10-CM T26.21), 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 with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T26.21). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T26.21 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 T26.21 be billed directly?

No. T26.21 (Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does T26.21 require a 7th character?

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

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T26.21 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • T26.2 — Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball
  • T26.20 — Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball
  • T26.20XA — Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball, initial encounter
  • T26.20XD — Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball, subsequent encounter
  • T26.20XS — Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball, sequela
  • T26.21XA — Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball, initial encounter
  • T26.21XD — Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball, subsequent encounter
  • T26.21XS — Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball, sequela
  • T26.22 — Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of left eyeball
  • T26.22XA — Burn with resulting rupture and destruction of left eyeball, initial encounter

View all codes in the T26 family