Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H02.22B is the diagnosis code for Mechanical lagophthalmos left eye, upper and lower eyelids. This code falls under the section "Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H02.22B sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H02.22B is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H02.22B is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Mechanical lagophthalmos left eye, upper and lower eyelids". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H02.22B is H02.22 ("Mechanical lagophthalmos"). H02.22B provides a more specific classification within this category.
H02.22B is located in Section H00-H05 — "Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H02.22B when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Mechanical lagophthalmos left eye, upper and lower eyelids" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Mechanical lagophthalmos left eye, upper and lower eyelids is H02.22B.
Yes, H02.22B can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H02.22B is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H02.22B is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.