Burn of unspecified ear drum, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a thermal injury to the tympanic membrane, where the specific ear (left or right) is not documented. It indicates damage to the eardrum caused by heat, chemicals, or radiation, without further specification of the affected side.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents with a burn to the eardrum, and the medical record does not specify whether it's the right or left ear. This is appropriate for the initial treatment of such an injury, before definitive care or follow-up.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly states a burn injury to the tympanic membrane.
Only use this code when the laterality (left or right ear) is truly unspecified in the medical record.
The "A" suffix indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the burn.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T28.419Burn of unspecified ear drum

T28.419A(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