Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S00.209 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified eyelid and periocular area. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). 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 S00.209 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S00.209 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S00.209 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified eyelid and periocular area". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S00.209 is S00.20 ("Unspecified superficial injury of eyelid and periocular area"). S00.209 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S00.209 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S00.209 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified eyelid and periocular area" 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 Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified eyelid and periocular area is S00.209.
Yes, S00.209 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S00.209 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S00.209 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.