ICD-10 Code H02.212 – Cicatricial lagophthalmos right lower eyelid (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H02.212 – Cicatricial lagophthalmos right lower eyelid
What it is
H02.212 identifies lagophthalmos of the right lower eyelid caused by cicatricial, or scar-related, shortening. The eyelid cannot close fully because scar tissue restricts normal movement.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include incomplete closure of the right lower eyelid, visible scarring, and exposure of the ocular surface. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when documentation states cicatricial lagophthalmos affecting the right lower eyelid, usually after trauma, surgery, burns, or other scarring processes. Code it when the provider links the incomplete closure specifically to scar contracture on the right lower lid.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for lagophthalmos without a documented cicatricial cause, or when the affected side is not the right lower eyelid. Check documentation if the record only says eyelid closure difficulty.
Coding tip
Confirm both the anatomic site and the scar-related cause before assigning H02.212.