ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H02.81
Retained foreign body in eyelid
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H02.81
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- laceration of eyelid with foreign body (S01.12-)
- retained intraocular foreign body (H44.6-, H44.7-)
- superficial foreign body of eyelid and periocular area (S00.25-)
Use Additional Code
code to identify the type of retained foreign body (Z18.-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H02.81 (Retained foreign body in eyelid)
ICD-10-CM code H02.81 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM H02.81 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H02.81 - Retained foreign body in eyelid. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Retained foreign body in eyelid.