S05
Non-Billable

Injury of eye and orbit

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Injury of eye and orbit?

ICD-10-CM S05 is the diagnosis code for Injury of eye and orbit. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for S05

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in S05. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • 2nd cranial [optic] nerve injury (S04.0-)
  • 3rd cranial [oculomotor] nerve injury (S04.1-)
  • open wound of eyelid and periocular area (S01.1-)
  • orbital bone fracture (S02.1-, S02.3-, S02.8-)
  • superficial injury of eyelid (S00.1-S00.2)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S05 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 10 entries
S05.0Injury of conjunctiva and corneal abrasion without foreign bodyNon-BillableS05.00Injury of conjunctiva and corneal abrasion without foreign body, unspecified eyeBillableS05.01Injury of conjunctiva and corneal abrasion without foreign body, right eyeBillableS05.02Injury of conjunctiva and corneal abrasion without foreign body, left eyeBillableS05.1Contusion of eyeball and orbital tissuesNon-BillableS05.10Contusion of eyeball and orbital tissues, unspecified eyeBillableS05.11Contusion of eyeball and orbital tissues, right eyeBillableS05.12Contusion of eyeball and orbital tissues, left eyeBillableS05.2Ocular laceration and rupture with prolapse or loss of intraocular tissueNon-BillableS05.20Ocular laceration and rupture with prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue, unspecified eyeBillableS05.21Ocular laceration and rupture with prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue, right eyeBillableS05.22Ocular laceration and rupture with prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue, left eyeBillableS05.3Ocular laceration without prolapse or loss of intraocular tissueNon-BillableS05.30Ocular laceration without prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue, unspecified eyeBillableS05.31Ocular laceration without prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue, right eyeBillableS05.32Ocular laceration without prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue, left eyeBillableS05.4Penetrating wound of orbit with or without foreign bodyNon-BillableS05.40Penetrating wound of orbit with or without foreign body, unspecified eyeBillableS05.41Penetrating wound of orbit with or without foreign body, right eyeBillableS05.42Penetrating wound of orbit with or without foreign body, left eyeBillableS05.5Penetrating wound with foreign body of eyeballNon-BillableS05.50Penetrating wound with foreign body of unspecified eyeballBillableS05.51Penetrating wound with foreign body of right eyeballBillableS05.52Penetrating wound with foreign body of left eyeballBillableS05.6Penetrating wound without foreign body of eyeballNon-BillableS05.60Penetrating wound without foreign body of unspecified eyeballBillableS05.61Penetrating wound without foreign body of right eyeballBillableS05.62Penetrating wound without foreign body of left eyeballBillableS05.7Avulsion of eyeNon-BillableS05.70Avulsion of unspecified eyeBillableS05.71Avulsion of right eyeBillableS05.72Avulsion of left eyeBillableS05.8Other injuries of eye and orbitNon-BillableS05.8XOther injuries of eye and orbitNon-BillableS05.8X1Other injuries of right eye and orbitBillableS05.8X2Other injuries of left eye and orbitBillableS05.8X9Other injuries of unspecified eye and orbitBillableS05.9Unspecified injury of eye and orbitNon-BillableS05.90Unspecified injury of unspecified eye and orbitBillableS05.91Unspecified injury of right eye and orbitBillableS05.92Unspecified injury of left eye and orbitBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S05 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S05 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S05 mean?

S05 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of eye and orbit". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is S05 in?

S05 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of S05?

S05 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S05.0, S05.1, S05.2, S05.3, S05.4 and more.

When should I use S05?

Use S05 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of eye and orbit" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Injury of eye and orbit?

The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of eye and orbit is S05.

Can S05 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S05 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S05 in?

S05 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S05 valid for 2026?

Yes, S05 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S05
Injury of eye and orbit
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S00-S09 — Injuries to the head
2026 ICD-10-CM