Corrosions of unspecified ear drum, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a chemical burn or injury to an unspecified eardrum, documented during a follow-up visit after the initial treatment. It indicates damage to the tympanic membrane caused by corrosive substances, without specifying the laterality of the ear.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is being managed for a chemical burn to their eardrum, and the specific ear (left or right) is not documented. This is appropriate for follow-up appointments, wound checks, or ongoing treatment related to the corrosion.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation clearly states "corrosion" or "chemical burn" of the eardrum.
Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment visit.
Only use this code when laterality (left or right ear) is not specified in the medical record.

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Code Hierarchy

▲T28.919Corrosions of unspecified ear drum

T28.919D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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