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ICD-10 Code H01.024: Squamous blepharitis left upper eyelid
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents squamous blepharitis left upper eyelid in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
block
H00-H05Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit
category
H01Other inflammation of eyelid
category
H01.0Blepharitis
category
H01.02Squamous blepharitis
currentH01.02
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
Ophthalmologist
Related codes
H01.021Squamous blepharitis right upper eyelidcodeH01.022Squamous blepharitis right lower eyelidcodeH01.023Squamous blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelidcodeH01.025Squamous blepharitis left lower eyelidcodeH01.026Squamous blepharitis left eye, unspecified eyelidcodeH01.029Squamous blepharitis unspecified eye, unspecified eyelidcodeH01.02ASquamous blepharitis right eye, upper and lower eyelidscodeH01.02BSquamous blepharitis left eye, upper and lower eyelidscode
Sibling codes
H01.021Squamous blepharitis right upper eyelidbillableH01.022Squamous blepharitis right lower eyelidbillableH01.023Squamous blepharitis right eye, unspecified eyelidbillableH01.025Squamous blepharitis left lower eyelidbillableH01.026Squamous blepharitis left eye, unspecified eyelidbillableH01.029Squamous blepharitis unspecified eye, unspecified eyelidbillableH01.02ASquamous blepharitis right eye, upper and lower eyelidsbillableH01.02BSquamous blepharitis left eye, upper and lower eyelidsbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 67912high
CORRECTION OF LAGOPHTHALMOS, WITH IMPLANTATION OF UPPER EYELID LID LOAD (EG, GOLD WEIGHT)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 67911high
CORRECTION OF LID RETRACTION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 67909high
REDUCTION OF OVERCORRECTION OF PTOSIS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 67916high
REPAIR OF ECTROPION; EXCISION TARSAL WEDGE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 67917high
REPAIR OF ECTROPION; EXTENSIVE (EG, TARSAL STRIP OPERATIONS)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 67914high
REPAIR OF ECTROPION; SUTURE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Squamous blepharitis left upper eyelid
Frequently asked questions
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