ICD-10/T26.3

T26.3 ICD 2026 Code: Burns of other specified parts of eye and adnexa

T26.3 is the authoritative medical code for Burns of other specified parts of eye and adnexa. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for burns of other specified parts of eye and adnexa (ICD-10-CM T26.3), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

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

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Burns of other specified parts of eye and adnexa is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code T26.3. 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 T26.3 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 T26.3 be billed directly?

No. T26.3 (Burns of other specified parts of eye and adnexa) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does T26.3 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 T26.3?

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).

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