ICD-10-CM H05.0: Acute inflammation of orbit

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for H05.0

Acute inflammation of orbit

Coding Notes & Guidelines for H05.0

Inclusion Terms

Abscess of orbit

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code H05.0 (Acute inflammation of orbit)

ICD-10-CM code H05.0 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 H05.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H05.0 - Acute inflammation of orbit. 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 Acute inflammation of orbit.