ICD-10-CM H05.5: Retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of orbit

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for H05.5

Retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of orbit

Coding Notes & Guidelines for H05.5

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

current penetrating wound of orbit (S05.4-)

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • retained foreign body of eyelid (H02.81-)
  • retained intraocular foreign body (H44.6-, H44.7-)
Use Additional Code

code to identify the type of retained foreign body (Z18.-)

Inclusion Terms

Retrobulbar foreign body

Parent Code (Less Specific):

H05 - Disorders of orbit

About ICD-10-CM Code H05.5 (Retained)

ICD-10-CM code H05.5 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 H05.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H05.5 - Retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound 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 Retained.