T15.12XA – Foreign body in conjunctival sac, left eye, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code T15.12XA

Code: T15.12XA (claims format: T1512XA)
Description: Foreign body in conjunctival sac, left eye, initial encounter
Short description: Foreign body in conjunctival sac, left eye, init encntr
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: T15-T19 Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice
Parent codes: T15 › T15.1 › T15.12

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

T15 – Foreign body on external eye

Excludes2 (not included here):

foreign body in penetrating wound of orbit and eye ball (S05.4-, S05.5-)
open wound of eyelid and periocular area (S01.1-)
retained foreign body in eyelid (H02.8-)
retained (old) foreign body in penetrating wound of orbit and eye ball (H05.5-, H44.6-, H44.7-)
superficial foreign body of eyelid and periocular area (S00.25-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T15

Block T15-T19

Excludes2 (not included here):

foreign body accidentally left in operation wound (T81.5-)
foreign body in penetrating wound - See open wound by body region
residual foreign body in soft tissue (M79.5)
splinter, without open wound - See superficial injury by body region

Use additional code:

code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-)

Related codes in T15.12

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T15.12XA?

T15.12XA is the ICD-10-CM code for foreign body in conjunctival sac, left eye, initial encounter, in the block T15-T19 (Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice).

Is T15.12XA a billable code?

Yes. T15.12XA is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does T15.12XA belong to?

It belongs to category T15 – Foreign body on external eye.

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.