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S05.6

Non-billable

Penetrating wound without foreign body of eyeball

Penetrating wound without foreign body of eyeball

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

S05

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Ocular penetration NOS

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)

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)

S05.60

Penetrating wound without foreign body of unsp eyeball

S05.61

Penetrating wound without foreign body of right eyeball

S05.62

Penetrating wound without foreign body of left eyeball

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S05.6?

ICD-10-CM code S05.6 represents "Penetrating wound without foreign body of eyeball". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S05.6 a billable code?

No, S05.6 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 S05.6.

What chapter is S05.6 in?

S05.6 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S05.6?

S05.6 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 S05.6?

S05.6 has 3 child codes, including: S05.60 (Penetrating wound without foreign body of unsp eyeball), S05.61 (Penetrating wound without foreign body of right eyeball), S05.62 (Penetrating wound without foreign body of left eyeball).

Are additional codes required with S05.6?

Yes, when using S05.6 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S05.6?

S05.6 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0015409, C0495810. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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