Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H02.88A is the diagnosis code for Meibomian gland dysfunction right eye, upper and lower eyelids. 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 H02.88A sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H02.88A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H02.88A is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Meibomian gland dysfunction right eye, upper and lower eyelids". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H02.88A is H02.88 ("Meibomian gland dysfunction of eyelid"). H02.88A provides a more specific classification within this category.
H02.88A is located in Section H00-H05 — "Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H02.88A when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Meibomian gland dysfunction right eye, upper and lower eyelids" 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 Meibomian gland dysfunction right eye, upper and lower eyelids is H02.88A.
Yes, H02.88A can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H02.88A is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H02.88A is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.