ICD-10 Code H57.8A1 – Foreign body sensation, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H57.8A1 – Foreign body sensation, right eye
What it is
This code identifies a patient-reported sensation that something is in the right eye, even when no object is confirmed. It is used for the symptom itself, not for a proven foreign body.
Clinical signs
Common findings include irritation, tearing, blinking, redness, or a scratchy feeling in the right eye. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H57.8A1 when the provider documents foreign body sensation limited to the right eye and does not confirm an actual retained object. It may fit office, urgent care, or emergency visits where the complaint is recorded as a symptom. Code the confirmed cause separately if one is identified.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for a documented foreign body in the eye or for nonspecific eye pain without the sensation being stated. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Assign the laterality exactly as documented and avoid substituting a foreign body injury code unless the object is confirmed.