Is S00.249 a billable code?
No. S00.249 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S00.249: External constriction of unspecified eyelid and periocular area
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S00.249 groups related diagnoses under external constriction of unspecified eyelid and periocular area. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S00.249
- S00.249AExternal constriction of unspecified eyelid and periocular area, initial encounter
- S00.249DExternal constriction of unspecified eyelid and periocular area, subsequent encounter
- S00.249SExternal constriction of unspecified eyelid and periocular area, sequela
Other codes in S00.24 External constriction of eyelid and periocular area
S00.249 questions
What does S00.249 mean?
S00.249 is the ICD-10-CM code for External constriction of unspecified eyelid and periocular area. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.