In simple words: This code describes birth defects affecting the eyelids, tear ducts, and the bony socket of the eye.These problems can range from mild to severe and may involve one or more parts of these structures.

This ICD-10-CM code encompasses a range of congenital (present from birth) structural defects affecting the eyelid, lacrimal system (tear ducts and related structures), and the orbit (bony socket of the eye).These malformations can vary in severity and may involve single or multiple components of these structures.Specific examples include, but are not limited to, congenital ptosis (drooping eyelid), abnormalities of the tear ducts (e.g., dacryostenosis), and deformities of the orbital bones.

Example 1: A newborn infant presents with bilateral congenital ptosis (drooping eyelids), requiring assessment and possible surgical correction., A child is diagnosed with congenital dacryostenosis (narrowing of the tear duct), causing excessive tearing and recurrent infections.Medical management and/or surgical intervention may be considered., A patient is born with an orbital bone deformity affecting the position and function of the eye. This might require surgical intervention involving multiple specialists.

Detailed ophthalmologic examination including visual acuity assessment, documentation of eyelid position and function, assessment of tear production and drainage, and imaging studies (e.g., orbital CT or MRI) if indicated. Genetic testing may be considered depending on the suspected etiology and family history.

** This code is not applicable to maternal records.The specific subcodes under Q10 should be used when available to provide greater specificity regarding the affected structures.