Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S00.269 is the diagnosis code for Insect bite (nonvenomous) 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 S00.269 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S00.269 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S00.269 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Insect bite (nonvenomous) 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 S00.269 is S00.26 ("Insect bite (nonvenomous) of eyelid and periocular area"). S00.269 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S00.269 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S00.269 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Insect bite (nonvenomous) 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 Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified eyelid and periocular area is S00.269.
Yes, S00.269 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S00.269 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S00.269 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.