S00.249

Non-billable

External constriction of unsp eyelid and periocular area

External constriction of unspecified eyelid and periocular area

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S00-S09

Parent Code

S00.24

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • injuries of ear
  • injuries of eye
  • injuries of face [any part]
  • injuries of gum
  • injuries of jaw
  • injuries of oral cavity
  • injuries of palate
  • injuries of periocular area
  • injuries of scalp
  • injuries of temporomandibular joint area
  • injuries of tongue
  • injuries of tooth

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in ear (T16)
  • effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
  • effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0)
  • effects of foreign body in nose (T17.0-T17.1)
  • effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
  • effects of foreign body on external eye (T15.-)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • superficial injury of conjunctiva and cornea (S05.0-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • for any associated infection

Child Codes (3)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for external constriction of unsp eyelid and periocular area?

The ICD-10-CM code for external constriction of unsp eyelid and periocular area is S00.249. The full clinical description is "External constriction of unspecified eyelid and periocular area". S00.249 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S00.249 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S00.249 represents "External constriction of unspecified eyelid and periocular area". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S00.249 a billable code?

No, S00.249 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S00.249.

What chapter is S00.249 in?

S00.249 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S00.249?

S00.249 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); diffuse cerebral contusion (S06.2-); and 3 more.

What are the subcategories under S00.249?

S00.249 has 3 child codes, including: S00.249A (External constrict of unsp eyelid and periocular area, init), S00.249D (External constrict of unsp eyelid and periocular area, subs), S00.249S (Extrn constrict of unsp eyelid and perioculr area, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S00.249?

Yes, when using S00.249 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S00.249?

S00.249 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2830704. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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