H02.819 – Retained foreign body in unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H02.819

Code: H02.819 (claims format: H02819)
Description: Retained foreign body in unspecified 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: H02 › H02.8 › H02.81

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

H02 – Other disorders of eyelid

Excludes1 (not coded here):

congenital malformations of eyelid (Q10.0-Q10.3)

H02.81 – Retained foreign body in eyelid

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.-)

Block H00-H05

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Index terms for H02.819

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

Foreign body, retained, eyelid

Related codes in H02.81

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H02.819?

H02.819 is the ICD-10-CM code for retained foreign body in unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid, in the block H00-H05 (Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit).

Is H02.819 a billable code?

Yes. H02.819 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H02.819 belong to?

It belongs to category H02 – Other disorders of eyelid.

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.