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ICD-10/T26.60

T26.60 ICD-10-CM Code: Corrosion of cornea and conjunctival sac, unspecified eye

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

Corrosion of cornea and conjunctival sac, unspecified eye is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (T26.60). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for T26.60 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Code First

Underlying conditions that must be sequenced before this code.

  • (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent

Use Additional Code

Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.

  • external cause code to identify place (Y92)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can T26.60 be billed directly?

No. T26.60 (Corrosion of cornea and conjunctival sac, unspecified eye) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does T26.60 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 T26.60 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • T26.52 — Corrosion of left eyelid and periocular area
  • T26.52XA — Corrosion of left eyelid and periocular area, initial encounter
  • T26.52XD — Corrosion of left eyelid and periocular area, subsequent encounter
  • T26.52XS — Corrosion of left eyelid and periocular area, sequela
  • T26.6 — Corrosion of cornea and conjunctival sac
  • T26.60XA — Corrosion of cornea and conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, initial encounter
  • T26.60XD — Corrosion of cornea and conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, subsequent encounter
  • T26.60XS — Corrosion of cornea and conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, sequela
  • T26.61 — Corrosion of cornea and conjunctival sac, right eye
  • T26.61XA — Corrosion of cornea and conjunctival sac, right eye, initial encounter

View all codes in the T26 family