Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H02.856 is the diagnosis code for Elephantiasis of left eye, unspecified eyelid. 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 H02.856 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H02.856 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H02.856 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Elephantiasis of left eye, unspecified eyelid". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H02.856 is H02.85 ("Elephantiasis of eyelid"). H02.856 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H02.856 is located in Section H00-H05 — "Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H02.856 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Elephantiasis of left eye, unspecified eyelid" 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 Elephantiasis of left eye, unspecified eyelid is H02.856.
Yes, H02.856 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H02.856 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H02.856 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.