Burn of right ear drum, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a thermal injury to the tympanic membrane of the right ear. It indicates damage to the eardrum caused by heat, such as from hot liquids, steam, or flames.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient previously treated for a burn to their right eardrum. This includes subsequent office visits, wound care, or monitoring for complications after the initial injury has been addressed.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the right ear and that the encounter is not the initial treatment.
Verify the burn is explicitly to the "ear drum" or "tympanic membrane" and not other parts of the ear.
Always check for any associated external ear burns (T20.xx) or other ear injuries that may require additional codes.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T28.411Burn of right ear drum

T28.411D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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