S00.2
Non-Billable

Other and unspecified superficial injuries of eyelid and periocular area

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Other and unspecified superficial injuries of eyelid and periocular area?

ICD-10-CM S00.2 is the diagnosis code for Other and unspecified superficial injuries of eyelid and periocular area. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the head" 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.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for S00.2

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in S00.2. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • superficial injury of conjunctiva and cornea (S05.0-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S00.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeS00.2 — Other and unspecified superficial injuries of eyelid and periocular area
Sub-Codes 7 entries
S00.20Unspecified superficial injury of eyelid and periocular areaNon-BillableS00.201Unspecified superficial injury of right eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.202Unspecified superficial injury of left eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.209Unspecified superficial injury of unspecified eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.21Abrasion of eyelid and periocular areaNon-BillableS00.211Abrasion of right eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.212Abrasion of left eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.219Abrasion of unspecified eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.22Blister (nonthermal) of eyelid and periocular areaNon-BillableS00.221Blister (nonthermal) of right eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.222Blister (nonthermal) of left eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.229Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.24External constriction of eyelid and periocular areaNon-BillableS00.241External constriction of right eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.242External constriction of left eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.249External constriction of unspecified eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.25Superficial foreign body of eyelid and periocular areaNon-BillableS00.251Superficial foreign body of right eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.252Superficial foreign body of left eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.259Superficial foreign body of unspecified eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.26Insect bite (nonvenomous) of eyelid and periocular areaNon-BillableS00.261Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.262Insect bite (nonvenomous) of left eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.269Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.27Other superficial bite of eyelid and periocular areaNon-BillableS00.271Other superficial bite of right eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.272Other superficial bite of left eyelid and periocular areaBillableS00.279Other superficial bite of unspecified eyelid and periocular areaBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S00.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S00.2 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S00.2 mean?

S00.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other and unspecified superficial injuries of eyelid and periocular area". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S00.2?

The parent code of S00.2 is S00 ("Superficial injury of head"). S00.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S00.2 in?

S00.2 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of S00.2?

S00.2 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S00.20, S00.21, S00.22, S00.24, S00.25 and more.

When should I use S00.2?

Use S00.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other and unspecified superficial injuries 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.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Other and unspecified superficial injuries of eyelid and periocular area?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other and unspecified superficial injuries of eyelid and periocular area is S00.2.

Can S00.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S00.2 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S00.2 in?

S00.2 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S00.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, S00.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S00.2
Other and unspecified superficial injuries of eyelid and periocular area
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S00-S09 — Injuries to the head
2026 ICD-10-CM