S05.0
Non-billableInjury of conjunctiva and corneal abrasion without foreign body
S05.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Injury of conjunctiva and corneal abrasion without foreign body. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S05.00 for billing.
S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour cornea is the outermost layer of your eye. It is clear and shaped like a dome. The cornea helps to shield the rest of the eye from germs, dust, and other harmful matter. It also helps your eye to focus. If you wear contact lenses, they float on top of your corneas. Problems with the cornea include: Refractive errors Allergies Infections Injuries Dystrophies - conditions in which parts of the cornea lose clarity…
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code S05.0?
- S05.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Injury of conjunctiva and corneal abrasion without foreign body". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
- Is S05.0 a billable code?
- No — S05.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S05.00) for billing.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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