Corrosions of right ear drum, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code indicates a chemical burn or corrosion affecting the eardrum (tympanic membrane) in the right ear. It signifies that the patient is receiving active treatment for the acute effects of the corrosion or is in the healing phase following the initial injury.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is being treated for a chemical injury to the right eardrum, such as for wound care, monitoring healing, or managing complications directly related to the corrosion. This applies to situations where the patient has already received initial treatment for the acute injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies the right ear and that the encounter is for ongoing care, not the initial injury.
Always sequence this code after the appropriate external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the corrosion.
Verify laterality carefully; there are distinct codes for the left ear and unspecified ear.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T28.911Corrosions of right ear drum

T28.911D(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