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T27 ICD-10-CM Code: Burn and corrosion of respiratory tract

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Official description

T27

Burn and corrosion of respiratory tract

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Where T27 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs (T26-T28)

  3. 3

    Category T27

    Burn and corrosion of respiratory tract

  4. 4

    Code T27

    Burn and corrosion of respiratory tract

Codes under T27

T27 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

T27.0Burn of larynx and tracheaT27.1Burn involving larynx and trachea with lungT27.2Burn of other parts of respiratory tractT27.3Burn of respiratory tract, part unspecifiedT27.4Corrosion of larynx and tracheaT27.5Corrosion involving larynx and trachea with lungT27.6Corrosion of other parts of respiratory tractT27.7Corrosion of respiratory tract, part unspecified

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for T27.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for T27.

Use additional code

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

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for T27.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for T27.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code T27 mean?

T27 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Burn and corrosion of respiratory tract.”

Is T27 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. T27 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is T27 located in ICD-10-CM?

T27 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs (T26-T28) (T26–T28), under category T27, Burn and corrosion of respiratory tract.

What coding notes are listed for T27?

No inclusion terms are listed for T27 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: external cause code to identify the source and intent of the burn (X00-X19, X75-X77, X96-X98). No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.