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H02.81

Non-billable

Retained foreign body in eyelid

H02.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Retained foreign body in eyelid. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H02.811 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H02.8
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

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.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H02.81?
H02.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Retained foreign body in eyelid". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H02.81 a billable code?
No — H02.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H02.811) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H02.81?
H02.81 has 7 more specific child codes, including H02.811, H02.812, H02.813.
What is excluded from H02.81?
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-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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