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ICD-10 Code H02.832: Dermatochalasis of right lower 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 dermatochalasis of right 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
H02.8Other specified disorders of eyelid
category
H02.83Dermatochalasis of eyelid
currentH02.83
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
H02.831Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelidcodeH02.833Dermatochalasis of right eye, unspecified eyelidcodeH02.834Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelidcodeH02.835Dermatochalasis of left lower eyelidcodeH02.836Dermatochalasis of left eye, unspecified eyelidcodeH02.839Dermatochalasis of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelidcode
Sibling codes
H02.831Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelidbillableH02.833Dermatochalasis of right eye, unspecified eyelidbillableH02.834Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelidbillableH02.835Dermatochalasis of left lower eyelidbillableH02.836Dermatochalasis of left eye, unspecified eyelidbillableH02.839Dermatochalasis of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelidbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 15820high
BLEPHAROPLASTY, LOWER EYELID;
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 15821high
BLEPHAROPLASTY, LOWER EYELID; WITH EXTENSIVE HERNIATED FAT PAD
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 15822high
BLEPHAROPLASTY, UPPER EYELID;
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 15823high
BLEPHAROPLASTY, UPPER EYELID; WITH EXCESSIVE SKIN WEIGHTING DOWN LID
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 67904high
REPAIR OF BLEPHAROPTOSIS; (TARSO) LEVATOR RESECTION OR ADVANCEMENT, EXTERNAL APPROACH
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 67903high
REPAIR OF BLEPHAROPTOSIS; (TARSO) LEVATOR RESECTION OR ADVANCEMENT, INTERNAL APPROACH
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Dermatochalasis of right lower eyelid
Frequently asked questions
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