Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H02.051 is the diagnosis code for Trichiasis without entropion right upper 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 H02.051 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H02.051 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H02.051 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Trichiasis without entropion right upper eyelid". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H02.051 is H02.05 ("Trichiasis without entropion"). H02.051 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H02.051 is located in Section H00-H05 — "Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H02.051 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Trichiasis without entropion right upper 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 Trichiasis without entropion right upper eyelid is H02.051.
Yes, H02.051 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H02.051 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H02.051 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.