Foreign body on external eye
In Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice (T15-T19), chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
36 billable codes under T15: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Instructional notes
Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable
- foreign body in penetrating wound of orbit and eye ball (S05.4-, S05.5-)
- open wound of eyelid and periocular area (S01.1-)
- retained foreign body in eyelid (H02.8-)
- retained (old) foreign body in penetrating wound of orbit and eye ball (H05.5-, H44.6-, H44.7-)
- superficial foreign body of eyelid and periocular area (S00.25-)
Also applies, from Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice (T15-T19)
These notes sit on T15-T19 and apply to every code under it, including T15.
Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable
Use additional code: add a second code for this, listed after this one
- code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-)
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Covers 7th character use and coding of injuries, fractures, burns, drug and toxic effects, abuse and neglect, and complications of care (S00-T88).
- Application of 7th Characters in Chapter 19 (page 77)
- Coding of Injuries (page 78)
- Coding of Traumatic Fractures (page 79)
- Coding of Burns and Corrosions (page 80)
- Adverse Effects, Poisoning, Underdosing and Toxic Effects (page 82)
- Adult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment (page 85)
- Complications of care (page 85)
All codes under T15
T15 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- T15.0Foreign body in cornea
- T15.00Foreign body in cornea, unspecified eye
- T15.00XAForeign body in cornea, unspecified eye, initial encounter
- T15.00XDForeign body in cornea, unspecified eye, subsequent encounter
- T15.00XSForeign body in cornea, unspecified eye, sequela
- T15.01Foreign body in cornea, right eye
- T15.01XAForeign body in cornea, right eye, initial encounter
- T15.01XDForeign body in cornea, right eye, subsequent encounter
- T15.01XSForeign body in cornea, right eye, sequela
- T15.02Foreign body in cornea, left eye
- T15.02XAForeign body in cornea, left eye, initial encounter
- T15.02XDForeign body in cornea, left eye, subsequent encounter
- T15.02XSForeign body in cornea, left eye, sequela
- T15.1Foreign body in conjunctival sac
- T15.10Foreign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye
- T15.10XAForeign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, initial encounter
- T15.10XDForeign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, subsequent encounter
- T15.10XSForeign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, sequela
- T15.11Foreign body in conjunctival sac, right eye
- T15.11XAForeign body in conjunctival sac, right eye, initial encounter
- T15.11XDForeign body in conjunctival sac, right eye, subsequent encounter
- T15.11XSForeign body in conjunctival sac, right eye, sequela
- T15.12Foreign body in conjunctival sac, left eye
- T15.12XAForeign body in conjunctival sac, left eye, initial encounter
- T15.12XDForeign body in conjunctival sac, left eye, subsequent encounter
- T15.12XSForeign body in conjunctival sac, left eye, sequela
- T15.8Foreign body in other and multiple parts of external eye
- T15.80Foreign body in other and multiple parts of external eye, unspecified eye
- T15.80XAForeign body in other and multiple parts of external eye, unspecified eye, initial encounter
- T15.80XDForeign body in other and multiple parts of external eye, unspecified eye, subsequent encounter
- T15.80XSForeign body in other and multiple parts of external eye, unspecified eye, sequela
- T15.81Foreign body in other and multiple parts of external eye, right eye
- T15.81XAForeign body in other and multiple parts of external eye, right eye, initial encounter
- T15.81XDForeign body in other and multiple parts of external eye, right eye, subsequent encounter
- T15.81XSForeign body in other and multiple parts of external eye, right eye, sequela
- T15.82Foreign body in other and multiple parts of external eye, left eye
- T15.82XAForeign body in other and multiple parts of external eye, left eye, initial encounter
- T15.82XDForeign body in other and multiple parts of external eye, left eye, subsequent encounter
- T15.82XSForeign body in other and multiple parts of external eye, left eye, sequela
- T15.9Foreign body on external eye, part unspecified
- T15.90Foreign body on external eye, part unspecified, unspecified eye
- T15.90XAForeign body on external eye, part unspecified, unspecified eye, initial encounter
- T15.90XDForeign body on external eye, part unspecified, unspecified eye, subsequent encounter
- T15.90XSForeign body on external eye, part unspecified, unspecified eye, sequela
- T15.91Foreign body on external eye, part unspecified, right eye
- T15.91XAForeign body on external eye, part unspecified, right eye, initial encounter
- T15.91XDForeign body on external eye, part unspecified, right eye, subsequent encounter
- T15.91XSForeign body on external eye, part unspecified, right eye, sequela
- T15.92Foreign body on external eye, part unspecified, left eye
- T15.92XAForeign body on external eye, part unspecified, left eye, initial encounter
- T15.92XDForeign body on external eye, part unspecified, left eye, subsequent encounter
- T15.92XSForeign body on external eye, part unspecified, left eye, sequela
T15 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under T15 group to MS-DRG 124, 125, 913, 914, 949, or 950 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
- DRG 124 Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent (12 of 36 codes)
- DRG 125 Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC (12 of 36 codes)
- DRG 913 Traumatic Injury with MCC (12 of 36 codes)
- DRG 914 Traumatic Injury without MCC (12 of 36 codes)
- DRG 949 Aftercare with CC/MCC (12 of 36 codes)
- DRG 950 Aftercare without CC/MCC (12 of 36 codes)
Other codes that refer to T15
Notes on these codes point to T15.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Eye Injuries
The structure of your face helps protect your eyes from injury. Still, injuries can damage your eye, sometimes severely enough that you could lose your vision. Most eye injuries are preventable. If you play sports or work in certain jobs, you may need protection.
Read more about eye injuries on MedlinePlusForeign Bodies
If you've ever gotten a splinter or had sand in your eye, you've had experience with a foreign body. A foreign body is something that is stuck inside you but isn't supposed to be there. You may inhale or swallow a foreign body, or you may get one from an injury to almost any part of your body. Foreign bodies are more common in small children, who sometimes stick things in their mouths, ears, and noses.
Read more about foreign bodies on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.