Burn of left ear drum, sequela

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect resulting from a burn injury to the tympanic membrane (eardrum) of the left ear. These sequelae can include chronic perforation, scarring, conductive hearing loss, or other persistent structural or functional impairments. The original burn event is no longer acute, and the current encounter addresses the lasting consequences.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for treatment or evaluation of a condition directly attributable to a past burn of the left eardrum. This includes follow-up visits for chronic issues like persistent hearing loss, recurrent infections due to perforation, or surgical repair of a scarred eardrum, where the burn itself is no longer active.

💡Coding Tips

Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., H72.8X2 for chronic perforation).
Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous burn injury of the left tympanic membrane.
Do not use this code for acute burn injuries; instead, refer to the acute burn codes in the T20-T32 range.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T28.412Burn of left ear drum

T28.412S(current)

Crosswalks

906.8ApproxICD-9

Same Category

T28Burn and corrosion of other internal organs T28.0Burn of mouth and pharynx T28.0XXABurn of mouth and pharynx, initial encounter T28.0XXDBurn of mouth and pharynx, subsequent encounter T28.0XXSBurn of mouth and pharynx, sequela