H00.016 – Hordeolum externum left eye, unspecified eyelid

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H00.016

Code: H00.016 (claims format: H00016)
Description: Hordeolum externum left eye, unspecified eyelid
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
Block: H00-H05 Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit
Parent codes: H00 › H00.0 › H00.01

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H00.01 – Hordeolum externum

Applicable to:

Hordeolum NOS
Stye

Block H00-H05

Excludes2 (not included here):

open wound of eyelid (S01.1-)
superficial injury of eyelid (S00.1-, S00.2-)

Index terms for H00.016

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Hordeolum, left

Related codes in H00.01

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H00.016?

H00.016 is the ICD-10-CM code for hordeolum externum left eye, unspecified eyelid, in the block H00-H05 (Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit).

Is H00.016 a billable code?

Yes. H00.016 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H00.016 belong to?

It belongs to category H00 – Hordeolum and chalazion.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.