ICD-10 Code H05.359 – Exostosis of unspecified orbit (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide

The ICD-10 code for Exostosis of unspecified orbit is H05.359.
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H05.359 – Exostosis of unspecified orbit

What it is

H05.359 identifies an exostosis, or bony growth, in the orbit when the side and exact orbital site are not documented. Use it for a benign-appearing osseous protrusion involving the eye socket.

Clinical signs

Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Patients may have a palpable or imaging-detected bony mass, orbital fullness, or symptoms from local pressure on nearby structures.

When to use this code

Use this code when the provider documents exostosis of the orbit but does not specify right or left, or a more precise orbital location. It is also appropriate when imaging or exam confirms an orbital bony overgrowth and the record supports no further detail. Check documentation if the note uses a different orbital diagnosis.

Do not use for

Do not use this code for orbital tumors, cysts, inflammatory swelling, or non-bony orbital masses. If the documentation specifies a different orbital disorder or a more exact site, code that condition instead.

Coding tip

Verify laterality and the exact orbital site in the record before assigning H05.359.

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