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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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are eyelid disorders? Eyelid disorders include a variety of conditions that affect your eyelids. Your eyelids protect your eyes and help keep them healthy. When you blink, they spread tears across your eyes and help wash away dirt or dust. You also close your eyelids when something comes near your eyes to protect them from injury. Like other parts of your body, your eyelids can get infected , become swollen, or…

Read more about Eyelid Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗
Foreign Bodies ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

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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