2025 ICD-10-CM code H02.81
Retained foreign body in eyelid. Use additional code to identify the type of retained foreign body (Z18.-)
Medical necessity is established by the presence of a foreign body in the eyelid causing discomfort, irritation, or potential damage to the eye.
Clinicians diagnose this condition based on patient history, symptoms, and an eye exam. Treatment includes removing the foreign body, sometimes using a special needle or forceps.
- Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit (H00-H05)
In simple words: A retained foreign body in the eyelid means something is stuck in your eyelid. This can cause itchiness, irritation, redness, and a feeling that something is in your eye. If it's not removed, it can scratch your eye.
Retained foreign body in eyelid refers to the retention of fragments of foreign material embedded in the outer lid or inner lid between the eye globe and the eyelid that causes irritation and discomfort.
Example 1: A patient presents with a metal shaving embedded in their upper eyelid after working with machinery., A child has an eyelash embedded in their lower eyelid causing irritation and redness., An adult presents with a piece of sand lodged in their eyelid after a day at the beach.
Documentation should include the type, location (upper/lower, right/left), and laterality of the foreign body, as well as any associated symptoms or complications.
- Specialties:Ophthalmology, Optometry, Emergency Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Emergency Room - Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Urgent Care Facility