2025 ICD-10-CM code T15.02XA
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Injury - Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice (T15-T19) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) Feed
Foreign body in cornea, left eye, initial encounter.
Modifiers may be appropriate depending on the circumstances of the procedure (e.g., 59 for distinct procedural service, -25 for significant, separately identifiable E/M service).Consult your payer's guidelines for modifier usage.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of a corneal foreign body causing symptoms such as pain, discomfort, visual impairment, or risk of infection.Documentation should clearly support the need for removal.
The ophthalmologist or other qualified eye care professional is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of corneal foreign bodies. This includes removing the foreign body, assessing corneal damage, and providing appropriate aftercare instructions.
- Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- T15-T19 (Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice)
In simple words: A foreign object is lodged in the cornea of the patient's left eye, and this is the first time the patient is seeking medical attention for this issue.
This ICD-10-CM code classifies the diagnosis of a foreign body present in the cornea of the left eye during the initial encounter.It signifies the first instance of this condition being addressed by a healthcare provider.The code specifically indicates the location (left eye cornea) and the encounter status (initial).
Example 1: A construction worker gets a piece of metal embedded in his left cornea while working. This is his first visit to the doctor for this., A child rubs their eye and a small piece of sand becomes lodged in their left cornea. This is the initial treatment for the injury., During a contact lens insertion, a tiny fiber from the lens becomes embedded in the patient’s left cornea.This is the first medical visit addressing this injury.
Detailed ophthalmologic examination findings, including the type and location of the foreign body within the cornea of the left eye, should be documented.Procedure notes should clearly describe the removal technique and any complications encountered.Images (such as slit-lamp photographs) are valuable additions to the medical record.
** This code should be used in conjunction with appropriate CPT codes to accurately reflect the services performed.Refer to the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and the latest NCCI edits for the most current and accurate coding practices.Always code to the highest level of specificity.
- Revenue Code: Revenue codes will vary depending on the payer and the specific services provided.Consult your payer's guidelines.
- RVU: RVUs are not directly associated with ICD-10 codes. RVUs are assigned to CPT codes which represent procedures.The relative value of removing a corneal foreign body will depend on the complexity and time involved in the procedure.Consult your local Medicare fee schedule for more details.
- Global Days: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to ICD-10 codes.
- Fee Schedule: Historical fee schedules are not directly tied to ICD-10 codes. Consult the appropriate payer's fee schedules for the relevant CPT codes (e.g., 65222) and the years in question.
- Specialties:Ophthalmology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center, Emergency Room - Hospital, Urgent Care Facility