ICD-10 Code H02.3 – Blepharochalasis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H02.3 – Blepharochalasis
What it is
Blepharochalasis is a rare eyelid disorder marked by repeated swelling episodes that can leave the eyelid skin thin, loose, and wrinkled. You use this code when documentation identifies blepharochalasis specifically.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include recurrent, painless eyelid edema and later lax, atrophic eyelid skin. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H02.3 when the provider documents blepharochalasis as the diagnosis or as the cause of eyelid laxity. It may also apply when a history of repeated eyelid swelling has resulted in characteristic eyelid changes. Do not code it from nonspecific eyelid swelling alone.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for simple edema, infection, trauma, or other eyelid disorders without blepharochalasis documented. Check documentation if the record only says “droopy eyelid” or “swollen eyelid.”
Coding tip
Confirm the exact term in the note, because eyelid swelling and eyelid laxity are not enough by themselves.