Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM T15.8 is the diagnosis code for Foreign body in other and multiple parts of external eye. This code falls under the section "Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice" 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.
Understanding where T15.8 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, T15.8 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
T15.8 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Foreign body in other and multiple parts of external eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of T15.8 is T15 ("Foreign body on external eye"). T15.8 provides a more specific classification within this category.
T15.8 is located in Section T15-T19 — "Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
T15.8 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use T15.8 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Foreign body in other and multiple parts of external eye" 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 Foreign body in other and multiple parts of external eye is T15.8.
No, T15.8 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
T15.8 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, T15.8 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.