ICD-10 Code H02.716 – Chloasma of left eye, unspecified eyelid and periocular area (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H02.716 – Chloasma of left eye, unspecified eyelid and periocular area
What it is
H02.716 identifies chloasma, or localized facial hyperpigmentation, affecting the left eye region when the exact eyelid or periocular site is not further specified. Use it when documentation names chloasma and the left side only.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include flat, brown to gray-brown pigment changes around the eye. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for laterality and whether the eyelid, periocular skin, or both are involved.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states chloasma of the left eye area but does not specify a more exact eyelid location. It also fits when the provider documents periocular hyperpigmentation on the left without a more detailed diagnosis.
Code only from the provider’s wording, not from appearance alone. If the note describes a different pigment disorder or does not confirm the left side, check documentation before assigning H02.716.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for generalized skin discoloration, right-sided findings, or a clearly documented different cause of pigmentation. Check documentation if the record uses a broader or uncertain term.
Coding tip
Verify laterality and anatomic site in the note; unspecified periocular chloasma still requires the left eye designation.