2025 ICD-10-CM code T27.0
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - Burn or chemical burn of respiratory tract 19 Feed
Burn of larynx and trachea.
Medical necessity for the use of T27.0 is established by the presence of a burn injury to the larynx and trachea. This diagnosis impacts respiratory function and requires specialized medical intervention to ensure airway patency and manage potential complications.
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- Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (T07-T88) Burns and corrosions (T20-T32) Burns and corrosions confined to eye and internal organs (T26-T28)
In simple words: This code describes a burn injury to the voice box (larynx) and windpipe (trachea).
Burn of larynx and trachea. The larynx (voice box) is located in the front of the neck. It plays a crucial role in breathing, speaking, and protecting the trachea from food aspiration. The trachea (windpipe) is a cartilaginous tube that connects the larynx to the bronchi of the lungs, allowing the passage of air.
Example 1: A patient sustains burns to their larynx and trachea due to inhalation of superheated steam during a factory accident., A child accidentally swallows a caustic cleaning agent, resulting in chemical burns to their larynx and trachea., A firefighter suffers burns to their larynx and trachea while rescuing individuals from a burning building.
Documentation should include details of the burn incident, the extent and depth of the burns, the cause of the burn (e.g., thermal, chemical), and any associated injuries. Imaging studies, such as bronchoscopy or CT scan, may be necessary to assess the damage.
- Specialties:Otolaryngology, Critical care medicine, Pulmonology, Emergency medicine, Burn surgery
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Burn Center