2025 ICD-10-CM code S00.271A
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Injury - Injuries to the head (S00-S09) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) Feed
Superficial bite of the right eyelid and periocular area, initial encounter.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of a superficial bite injury to the right eyelid and periocular area requiring medical evaluation and treatment.
Providers diagnose the condition based on patient history and physical examination. Treatment may include cleaning the area, applying ice packs, topical antihistamines and antibiotics, and oral pain relievers, anti-allergy medications, or NSAIDs.
- Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)Injuries to the head (S00-S09)Superficial injury of eyelid and periocular area (S00.2-)Other superficial bite of right eyelid and periocular area, initial encounter (S00.271A)
In simple words: A minor bite on the surface of the right eyelid and the surrounding area. This is not a deep or serious bite and is the patient's first visit for this injury.
Other superficial bite of right eyelid and periocular area, initial encounter.
Example 1: A patient presents with a superficial dog bite to their right eyelid and the surrounding area. The bite is minor, without significant tearing or deep tissue injury. This is the initial encounter for this injury., A child is brought to the clinic after being bitten by another child near their right eye. The bite is superficial, causing redness and slight swelling. This is the first time the child has been seen for this injury., A patient comes to the emergency room after a cat scratched their right eyelid. The injury is superficial but has caused some irritation. This is their initial visit for the cat scratch.
Documentation should include the cause of the bite (animal or human), location and description of the injury (superficial, no deep tissue injury), and any associated symptoms (pain, redness, swelling).
** Excludes1: open bite of eyelid and periocular area (S01.15)Excludes2: superficial injury of conjunctiva and cornea (S05.0-)The seventh character 'A' signifies that this is an initial encounter.
- Specialties:Emergency Medicine, Ophthalmology, Primary Care
- Place of Service:Office, Emergency Room - Hospital, Urgent Care Facility, Outpatient Hospital