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ICD-10 Code H57.8A3: Foreign body sensation, bilateral eyes
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 foreign body sensation, bilateral eyes 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
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7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
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H55-H57Other disorders of eye and adnexa
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H57Other disorders of eye and adnexa
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H57.8Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa
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H57.8AForeign body sensation eye (ocular)
currentH57.8A
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.
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Common synonyms
Foreign body sensation, bilateral eyes
Frequently asked questions
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