S05.7
Non-billableAvulsion of eye
Avulsion of eye
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Traumatic enucleation
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 corrosionsT20-T32
- •effects of foreign body in earT16
- •effects of foreign body in larynxT17.3
- •effects of foreign body in mouth NOST18.0
- •effects of foreign body in noseT17.0-T17.1
- •effects of foreign body in pharynxT17.2
- •effects of foreign body on external eyeT15
- •frostbiteT33-T34
- •insect bite or sting, venomousT63.4
- •2nd cranial [optic] nerve injuryS04.0
- •3rd cranial [oculomotor] nerve injuryS04.1
- •open wound of eyelid and periocular areaS01.1
- •orbital bone fracture, ,S02.1, S02.3, S02.8
- •superficial injury of eyelidS00.1-S00.2
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- for any associated infection
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
S05.0Injury of conjunctiva and corneal abrasion w/o foreign body
S05.1Contusion of eyeball and orbital tissues
S05.2Ocular lac/rupt w prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue
S05.3Ocular laceration w/o prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue
S05.4Penetrating wound of orbit with or without foreign body
S05.5Penetrating wound with foreign body of eyeball
S05.6Penetrating wound without foreign body of eyeball
S05.8Other injuries of eye and orbit
S05.9Unspecified injury of eye and orbit
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for avulsion of eye?
The ICD-10-CM code for avulsion of eye is S05.7. The full clinical description is "Avulsion of eye". S05.7 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S05.7 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S05.7 represents “Avulsion of eye”. 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 S05.7 a billable code?
No, S05.7 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 S05.7.
What chapter is S05.7 in?
S05.7 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S05.7?
S05.7 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 S05.7?
S05.7 has 3 child codes, including: S05.70 (Avulsion of unspecified eye), S05.71 (Avulsion of right eye), S05.72 (Avulsion of left eye).
Are additional codes required with S05.7?
Yes, when using S05.7, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S05.7?
S05.7 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0004445. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S05.7 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like avulsion of eye affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S05.7?
S05.7 maps to the ICD-11 code: NA06.85 (Avulsion of eye, unilateral).
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