T15.1
Non-billableForeign body in conjunctival sac
Foreign body in conjunctival sac
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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
- •foreign body accidentally left in operation woundT81.5
- foreign body in penetrating wound - See open wound by body region
- •residual foreign body in soft tissueM79.5
- splinter, without open wound - See superficial injury by body region
- •foreign body in penetrating wound of orbit and eye ball,S05.4, S05.5
- •open wound of eyelid and periocular areaS01.1
- •retained foreign body in eyelidH02.8
- •retained (old) foreign body in penetrating wound of orbit and eye ball, ,H05.5, H44.6, H44.7
- •superficial foreign body of eyelid and periocular areaS00.25
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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for foreign body in conjunctival sac?
The ICD-10-CM code for foreign body in conjunctival sac is T15.1. The full clinical description is "Foreign body in conjunctival sac". T15.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code T15.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T15.1 represents “Foreign body in conjunctival sac”. 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 T15.1 a billable code?
No, T15.1 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 T15.1.
What chapter is T15.1 in?
T15.1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T15.1?
T15.1 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 T15.1?
T15.1 has 3 child codes, including: T15.10 (Foreign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye), T15.11 (Foreign body in conjunctival sac, right eye), T15.12 (Foreign body in conjunctival sac, left eye).
Are additional codes required with T15.1?
Yes, when using T15.1, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for T15.1?
T15.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0161003. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T15.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like foreign body in conjunctival sac 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 T15.1?
T15.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: ND70.1 (Foreign body in conjunctival sac).
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