Unspecified burn of eye and adnexa

This code signifies a burn injury affecting the eye or its surrounding structures (eyelids, lacrimal apparatus, orbit) where the specific type or severity of the burn is not documented. It indicates damage to ocular tissues caused by heat, chemicals, radiation, or electrical sources without further detail.

Use this code when the medical record clearly states a burn to the eye or adnexa, but lacks information regarding the degree (e.g., first, second, third) or the specific cause (e.g., chemical, thermal). Documentation supporting this code would include terms like "eye burn," "burn to eyelid," or "ocular burn" without additional specificity.

• Avoid using this code if the burn degree or specific cause is documented; instead, use a more specific burn code.
• Always sequence this code after any external cause of injury code (E-code) if known.
• Query the provider for more specific documentation regarding the burn type and degree whenever possible to allow for more precise coding.