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ICD-10 Code H02.21A: Cicatricial lagophthalmos right eye, upper and lower eyelids
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 cicatricial lagophthalmos right eye, upper and lower eyelids 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
H02.2Lagophthalmos
category
H02.21Cicatricial lagophthalmos
currentH02.21
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
H02.211Cicatricial lagophthalmos right upper eyelidcodeH02.212Cicatricial lagophthalmos right lower eyelidcodeH02.213Cicatricial lagophthalmos right eye, unspecified eyelidcodeH02.214Cicatricial lagophthalmos left upper eyelidcodeH02.215Cicatricial lagophthalmos left lower eyelidcodeH02.216Cicatricial lagophthalmos left eye, unspecified eyelidcodeH02.219Cicatricial lagophthalmos unspecified eye, unspecified eyelidcodeH02.21BCicatricial lagophthalmos left eye, upper and lower eyelidscodeH02.21CCicatricial lagophthalmos, bilateral, upper and lower eyelidscode
Sibling codes
H02.211Cicatricial lagophthalmos right upper eyelidbillableH02.212Cicatricial lagophthalmos right lower eyelidbillableH02.213Cicatricial lagophthalmos right eye, unspecified eyelidbillableH02.214Cicatricial lagophthalmos left upper eyelidbillableH02.215Cicatricial lagophthalmos left lower eyelidbillableH02.216Cicatricial lagophthalmos left eye, unspecified eyelidbillableH02.219Cicatricial lagophthalmos unspecified eye, unspecified eyelidbillableH02.21BCicatricial lagophthalmos left eye, upper and lower eyelidsbillableH02.21CCicatricial lagophthalmos, bilateral, upper and lower eyelidsbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
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
CPT 67915high
REPAIR OF ECTROPION; THERMOCAUTERIZATION
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Cicatricial lagophthalmos right eye, upper and lower eyelids
Frequently asked questions
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