Is S00.251 a billable code?
No. S00.251 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
S00.251: Superficial foreign body of right eyelid and periocular area
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S00.251 groups related diagnoses under superficial foreign body of right 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 S00.251
- S00.251ASuperficial foreign body of right eyelid and periocular area, initial encounter
- S00.251DSuperficial foreign body of right eyelid and periocular area, subsequent encounter
- S00.251SSuperficial foreign body of right eyelid and periocular area, sequela
Other codes in S00.25 Superficial foreign body of eyelid and periocular area
S00.251 questions
What does S00.251 mean?
S00.251 is the ICD-10-CM code for Superficial foreign body of right 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.