ICD-10 Code H01.8 – Other specified inflammations of eyelid (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H01.8 – Other specified inflammations of eyelid
What it is
H01.8 identifies eyelid inflammation that does not fit a more specific ICD-10 category. Use it when the provider documents an inflammatory eyelid disorder and the record does not support a narrower code.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include eyelid redness, swelling, tenderness, itching, or crusting. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact inflammatory process and laterality.
When to use this code
Use H01.8 when the clinician documents an unspecified or other named inflammatory condition of the eyelid that is not blepharitis, hordeolum, chalazion, or a clearly defined infection. It is appropriate when the note supports inflammation but not a more specific diagnosis. Check documentation for laterality and any linked underlying cause.
Do not use for
Do not assign this code for routine eyelid swelling without documented inflammation, or for more specific eyelid disorders with their own codes. Check documentation if the condition is infectious, traumatic, or better described elsewhere.
Coding tip
Code H01.8 only after confirming no more specific eyelid diagnosis is documented.