T26.51XABillable
Corrosion of right eyelid and periocular area, initial encounter
Short description: Corrosion of right eyelid and periocular area, init encntr
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- T26
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category T26
T26Burn and corrosion confined to eye and adnexaT26.0Burn of eyelid and periocular areaT26.00Burn of unspecified eyelid and periocular areaT26.00XABurn of unspecified eyelid and periocular area, init encntrYesT26.00XDBurn of unspecified eyelid and periocular area, subs encntrYesT26.00XSBurn of unspecified eyelid and periocular area, sequelaYesT26.01Burn of right eyelid and periocular areaT26.01XABurn of right eyelid and periocular area, initial encounterYesT26.01XDBurn of right eyelid and periocular area, subs encntrYesT26.01XSBurn of right eyelid and periocular area, sequelaYesT26.02Burn of left eyelid and periocular areaT26.02XABurn of left eyelid and periocular area, initial encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code T26.51XA?
T26.51XA is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Corrosion of right eyelid and periocular area, initial encounter.
Is T26.51XA a billable code?
Yes. T26.51XA is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is T26.51XA in?
T26.51XA falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did T26.51XA become effective?
T26.51XA has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to T26.51XA?
T26.51XA belongs to category T26, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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