Corrosions of left ear drum, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code indicates a chemical burn or injury to the eardrum (tympanic membrane) of the left ear. A corrosion is a severe form of chemical burn that results in tissue damage. This specific code is for use during the healing or recovery phase after the initial treatment of the injury.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or medication adjustments, related to a chemical burn of their left eardrum. This includes visits for monitoring healing progress or managing complications that arise after the initial encounter for the corrosion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the left ear and confirms the injury is a corrosion, not a thermal burn.
Verify that the encounter is for subsequent care and not the initial treatment of the injury.
Always code the underlying cause of the corrosion (e.g., exposure to chemicals) as an external cause code if known and documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T28.912Corrosions of left ear drum

T28.912D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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