S05.50
Non-billablePenetrating wound with foreign body of unspecified eyeball
Penetrating wound with foreign body of unspecified eyeball
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
- open wound of eye and orbit
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)
- 2nd cranial [optic] nerve injury (S04.0-)
- 3rd cranial [oculomotor] nerve injury (S04.1-)
- open wound of eyelid and periocular area (S01.1-)
- orbital bone fracture (S02.1-, S02.3-, S02.8-)
- superficial injury of eyelid (S00.1-S00.2)
- retained (old) intraocular foreign body (H44.6-, H44.7)
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 penetrating wound with foreign body of unspecified eyeball?
The ICD-10-CM code for penetrating wound with foreign body of unspecified eyeball is S05.50. The full clinical description is "Penetrating wound with foreign body of unspecified eyeball". S05.50 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S05.50 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S05.50 represents "Penetrating wound with foreign body of unspecified eyeball". 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 S05.50 a billable code?
No, S05.50 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 S05.50.
What chapter is S05.50 in?
S05.50 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S05.50?
S05.50 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S05.50?
S05.50 has 3 child codes, including: S05.50XA (Penetrating wound w foreign body of unsp eyeball, init), S05.50XD (Penetrating wound w foreign body of unsp eyeball, subs), S05.50XS (Penetrating wound with foreign body of unsp eyeball, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S05.50?
Yes, when using S05.50 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S05.50?
S05.50 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2831871. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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