ICD-10 Code H02.79 – Other degenerative disorders of eyelid and periocular area (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H02.79 – Other degenerative disorders of eyelid and periocular area
What it is
This code identifies degenerative changes affecting the eyelid or nearby periocular tissues that are not classified elsewhere. Use it when documentation describes a degenerative eyelid condition but does not name a more specific diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include eyelid laxity, tissue thinning, drooping, or other age-related or degenerative changes around the eye.
When to use this code
Use H02.79 when the provider documents an unspecified or other degenerative disorder of the eyelid or periocular area. It is appropriate when the record supports degeneration but does not fit a more specific eyelid diagnosis. If the note names a different eyelid disorder, code that condition instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic eyelid injury, infection, inflammation, or congenital eyelid abnormalities. Check documentation if the condition is better described by a more specific ICD-10 code.
Coding tip
Code only when the provider clearly documents a degenerative eyelid or periocular disorder and no more specific diagnosis is available.