ICD-10 Code H02.136 – Senile ectropion of left eye, unspecified eyelid (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H02.136 – Senile ectropion of left eye, unspecified eyelid
What it is
Use this code for age-related outward turning of the left eyelid when the specific eyelid is not documented. It reflects involutional laxity of eyelid tissues, not trauma or infection.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include a drooping, everted lid margin with tearing, irritation, or exposure of the conjunctiva. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Assign H02.136 when the provider documents senile ectropion affecting the left eye and does not specify upper or lower eyelid. Use it for age-related eyelid malposition documented on examination or in the assessment. If the record names a different cause, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for congenital, cicatricial, paralytic, or spastic ectropion. It is also wrong for right-eye ectropion or when the eyelid is specifically identified and another code applies.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and whether the eyelid is unspecified before selecting H02.136.