Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T26.31 is the diagnosis code for Burns of other specified parts of right eye and adnexa. This code falls under the section "Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where T26.31 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, T26.31 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
T26.31 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Burns of other specified parts of right eye and adnexa". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T26.31 is T26.3 ("Burns of other specified parts of eye and adnexa"). T26.31 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T26.31 is located in Section T26-T28 — "Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use T26.31 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Burns of other specified parts of right eye and adnexa" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Burns of other specified parts of right eye and adnexa is T26.31.
Yes, T26.31 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
T26.31 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T26.31 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.