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ICD-10 Code H02.881: Meibomian gland dysfunction right 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 meibomian gland dysfunction right 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)
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H00-H05Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit
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H02Other disorders of eyelid
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H02.8Other specified disorders of eyelid
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H02.88Meibomian gland dysfunction of eyelid
currentH02.88
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
H02.882Meibomian gland dysfunction right lower eyelidcodeH02.883Meibomian gland dysfunction of right eye, unspecified eyelidcodeH02.884Meibomian gland dysfunction left upper eyelidcodeH02.885Meibomian gland dysfunction left lower eyelidcodeH02.886Meibomian gland dysfunction of left eye, unspecified eyelidcodeH02.889Meibomian gland dysfunction of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelidcodeH02.88AMeibomian gland dysfunction right eye, upper and lower eyelidscodeH02.88BMeibomian gland dysfunction left eye, upper and lower eyelidscode
Sibling codes
H02.882Meibomian gland dysfunction right lower eyelidbillableH02.883Meibomian gland dysfunction of right eye, unspecified eyelidbillableH02.884Meibomian gland dysfunction left upper eyelidbillableH02.885Meibomian gland dysfunction left lower eyelidbillableH02.886Meibomian gland dysfunction of left eye, unspecified eyelidbillableH02.889Meibomian gland dysfunction of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelidbillableH02.88AMeibomian gland dysfunction right eye, upper and lower eyelidsbillableH02.88BMeibomian gland dysfunction left eye, upper and lower eyelidsbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 92083high
VISUAL FIELD EXAMINATION, UNILATERAL OR BILATERAL, WITH INTERPRETATION AND REPORT; EXTENDED EXAMINATION (EG, GOLDMANN VISUAL FIELDS WITH AT LEAST 3 ISOPTERS PLOTTED AND STATIC DETERMINATION WITHIN THE CENTRAL 30 DEG, OR QUANTITATIVE, AUTOMATED THRESHOLD PERIMETRY, OCTOPUS PROGRAM G-1, 32 OR 42, HUMPHREY VISUAL FIELD ANALYZER FULL THRESHOLD PROGRAMS 30-2, 24-2, OR 30/60-2)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 92082high
VISUAL FIELD EXAMINATION, UNILATERAL OR BILATERAL, WITH INTERPRETATION AND REPORT; INTERMEDIATE EXAMINATION (EG, AT LEAST 2 ISOPTERS ON GOLDMANN PERIMETER, OR SEMIQUANTITATIVE, AUTOMATED SUPRATHRESHOLD SCREENING PROGRAM, HUMPHREY SUPRATHRESHOLD AUTOMATIC DIAGNOSTIC TEST, OCTOPUS PROGRAM 33)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 92081high
VISUAL FIELD EXAMINATION, UNILATERAL OR BILATERAL, WITH INTERPRETATION AND REPORT; LIMITED EXAMINATION (EG, TANGENT SCREEN, AUTOPLOT, ARC PERIMETER, OR SINGLE STIMULUS LEVEL AUTOMATED TEST, SUCH AS OCTOPUS 3 OR 7 EQUIVALENT)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
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
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Meibomian gland dysfunction right upper eyelid
Frequently asked questions
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