S05.72

Billable

Avulsion of left eye

S05.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for Avulsion of left eye. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S05.7
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

The structure of your face helps protect your eyes from injury. Still, injuries can damage your eye, sometimes severely enough that you could lose your vision. Most eye injuries are preventable. If you play sports or work in certain jobs, you may need protection. The most common type of injury happens when something irritates the outer surface of your eye. Certain jobs such as industrial jobs or hobbies such as…

Read more about Eye Injuries at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S05.72?
S05.72 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Avulsion of left eye". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S05.72 a billable code?
Yes — S05.72 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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