T26.90

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Corrosion of unspecified eye and adnexa, part unspecified

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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📋 Code Instructions

inherited
  • external cause code to identify place (Y92)
  • Code first: (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code T26.90 represents corrosion of unspecified eye and adnexa, part unspecified. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under T26.90.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code T26.90?

ICD-10-CM code T26.90 is "Corrosion of unspecified eye and adnexa, part unspecified". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is T26.90 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, T26.90 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Related Codes in T26.9

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Code Information

CodeT26.90
BillableNo — Header code
ParentT26.9
CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Excludes10 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)