Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H02.79 is the diagnosis code for Other degenerative disorders of eyelid and periocular area. 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 H02.79 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H02.79 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H02.79 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other degenerative disorders of 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 H02.79 is H02.7 ("Other and unspecified degenerative disorders of eyelid and periocular area"). H02.79 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H02.79 is located in Section H00-H05 — "Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H02.79 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other degenerative disorders of 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 Other degenerative disorders of eyelid and periocular area is H02.79.
Yes, H02.79 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H02.79 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H02.79 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.