In simple words: A foreign object, such as dust, dirt, or a small particle, is lodged in the thin membrane covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the eyelids.

This code signifies the presence of a foreign body located within the conjunctival sac of the eye.The conjunctival sac is the space between the conjunctiva (the membrane lining the inside of the eyelids and covering the sclera) and the surface of the eyeball.This diagnosis requires confirmation through ophthalmologic examination and appropriate documentation.

Example 1: A patient presents with a small piece of metal embedded in their conjunctiva after an industrial accident.The ophthalmologist removes the foreign body during a minor surgical procedure., A child rubs their eye after playing in the dirt, resulting in a small speck of dirt lodged in the conjunctival sac. The physician removes the particle using irrigation., During a routine eye exam, a foreign body is detected in a patient's conjunctival sac. The foreign body is identified, carefully removed, and the patient's eye is examined for any damage.

* Detailed ophthalmologic examination findings, including description of the foreign body and its location.* Documentation of the procedure used to remove the foreign body.* Post-procedure assessment of the eye's condition.

** This code is used for foreign bodies in the conjunctival sac only.Foreign bodies in other parts of the eye (cornea, sclera, etc.) are coded differently.