ICD-10 Code H02.813 – Retained foreign body in right eye, unspecified eyelid (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H02.813 – Retained foreign body in right eye, unspecified eyelid
What it is
This code identifies a retained foreign body located in the eyelid of the right eye, with the eyelid site not further specified. Use it when documentation confirms the object remains in the eyelid tissue.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly noted findings include localized eyelid irritation, swelling, tenderness, or a visible/palpable foreign body after eye injury.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states a foreign body is still present in the right eyelid and no more specific eyelid location is given. It may apply after trauma, workplace injury, or failed removal. Check documentation if the foreign body is in the eye itself rather than the eyelid.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for foreign bodies in the conjunctiva, cornea, or globe. Do not assign it if the right eyelid foreign body has been removed or documentation does not confirm retention.
Coding tip
Verify laterality and exact anatomic site in the note; if the eyelid location is more specific, code that documented site instead.