T15.8

Non-billable

Foreign body in other and multiple parts of external eye

T15.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Foreign body in other and multiple parts of external eye. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as T15.80 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
T15
Subcodes
3
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.

Includes

  • Foreign body in lacrimal punctum

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code T15.8?
T15.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Foreign body in other and multiple parts of external eye". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is T15.8 a billable code?
No — T15.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as T15.80) for billing.
What are the subcodes of T15.8?
T15.8 has 3 more specific child codes, including T15.80, T15.81, T15.82.

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

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