ICD-10 Code H02.539 – Eyelid Retraction Unspecified Eye, Unspecified Lid (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H02.539 – Eyelid retraction unspecified eye, unspecified lid
What it is
This code identifies eyelid retraction when the eye and lid are not specified. It means the eyelid sits abnormally high or low, exposing more of the eye than normal.
Clinical signs
Documentation may note widened palpebral fissure, scleral show, lid lag, or incomplete eyelid closure. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H02.539 when the provider documents eyelid retraction but does not specify which eye or which lid is involved. It is also appropriate when the record confirms retraction without enough detail for a more specific code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if the chart identifies a specific eye or lid, because a more detailed code may apply. Check documentation before coding ptosis, eyelid malposition, or other eyelid disorders.
Coding tip
Query for laterality and lid specificity whenever the note says only “eyelid retraction.”