Burn of unspecified ear drum, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a burn injury to the tympanic membrane (eardrum) where the specific ear (left or right) is not documented. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this burn after the initial treatment phase.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for ongoing management, such as wound checks, dressing changes, or evaluation of healing, for a burn to an unspecified eardrum. This is appropriate for encounters occurring after the initial acute treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation clearly states "unspecified" ear and that the encounter is for subsequent care.
Do not use for initial treatment of the burn; a code from the T28.419A series would be appropriate for the initial encounter.
Always review the full medical record to confirm the encounter type and laterality if specified.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T28.419Burn of unspecified ear drum

T28.419D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-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