Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H02.234 is the diagnosis code for Paralytic lagophthalmos left 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 H02.234 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H02.234 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H02.234 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Paralytic lagophthalmos left upper eyelid". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H02.234 is H02.23 ("Paralytic lagophthalmos"). H02.234 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H02.234 is located in Section H00-H05 — "Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H02.234 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Paralytic lagophthalmos left 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 Paralytic lagophthalmos left upper eyelid is H02.234.
Yes, H02.234 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H02.234 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H02.234 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.