Category: T27 - Burn and corrosion of respiratory tract

 Chapter Notes

 Section Notes

 T27

Burn and corrosion of respiratory tract

Use additional external cause code to identify the source and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98)

Use additional external cause code to identify place (Y92)

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T27

A

initial encounter

D

subsequent encounter

S

sequela

 T27.0

Burn of larynx and trachea

 T27.1

Burn involving larynx and trachea with lung

 T27.2

Burn of other parts of respiratory tract

Burn of thoracic cavity

 T27.3

Burn of respiratory tract, part unspecified

 T27.4

Corrosion of larynx and trachea

Code first (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent

 T27.5

Corrosion involving larynx and trachea with lung

Code first (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent

 T27.6

Corrosion of other parts of respiratory tract

Code first (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent

 T27.7

Corrosion of respiratory tract, part unspecified

Code first (T51-T65) to identify chemical and intent