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ICD-10 Code H02.055: Trichiasis without entropion left lower eyelid

H02.055 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Trichiasis without entropion left lower eyelid in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. 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).

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 trichiasis without entropion left lower 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
H02Other disorders of eyelid
category
H02.0Entropion and trichiasis of eyelid
category
H02.05Trichiasis without entropion
currentH02.05

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

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Trichiasis without entropion left lower eyelid

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeH02.055
SystemICD10
Display nameTrichiasis without entropion left lower eyelid
ChapterDiseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
BlockDisorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Trichiasis(eyelid)

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