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ICD-10/T26.70XA

T26.70XA ICD-10-CM Code: Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball, initial encounter

T26.70XA is the authoritative medical code for Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM T26.70XA), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.

Inpatient Payment Groups (MS-DRG)

MS-DRGs this diagnosis helps define, as principal or secondary, per the CMS ICD-10-CM/PCS MS-DRG Definitions Manual v43.0 (FY2026), Appendix B.

  • MS-DRG 124 — OTHER DISORDERS OF THE EYE WITH MCC OR THROMBOLYTIC AGENT (MDC 02)
  • MS-DRG 125 — OTHER DISORDERS OF THE EYE WITHOUT MCC (MDC 02)

A diagnosis appearing in a group's logic does not by itself determine the DRG assigned to a stay; the grouper uses the full claim.

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

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (T26.70A). Code first: (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent. Use additional code: external cause code to identify place (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 T26.70XA 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

Does T26.70XA require a 7th character?

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

Does T26.70XA need to be sequenced after another code?

Yes. Code first: (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent.

Is an additional code needed with T26.70XA?

Use additional code(s) to specify: external cause code to identify place (Y92).

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to T26.70XA in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • T26.62XA — Corrosion of cornea and conjunctival sac, left eye, initial encounter
  • T26.62XD — Corrosion of cornea and conjunctival sac, left eye, subsequent encounter
  • T26.62XS — Corrosion of cornea and conjunctival sac, left eye, sequela
  • T26.7 — Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of eyeball
  • T26.70 — Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball
  • T26.70XD — Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball, subsequent encounter
  • T26.70XS — Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of unspecified eyeball, sequela
  • T26.71 — Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball
  • T26.71XA — Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball, initial encounter
  • T26.71XD — Corrosion with resulting rupture and destruction of right eyeball, subsequent encounter

View all codes in the T26 family