Corrosions of unspecified ear drum, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies damage to an unspecified eardrum caused by a corrosive substance. This injury is acute and represents the initial presentation of the patient for treatment. The specific ear (left or right) is not documented.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a chemical burn to the tympanic membrane, and the affected ear is not specified. This is appropriate for the initial visit for treatment of such an injury, regardless of the severity of the corrosion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "corrosion" or "chemical burn" to the eardrum, not other types of ear injuries.
Only use this code when the laterality (left or right ear) is explicitly not documented.
The "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T28.919Corrosions of unspecified ear drum

T28.919A(current)

Crosswalks

947.8ApproxICD-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