T15.81XA — Foreign body in other and multiple parts of external eye, right eye, initial encounter
Is T15.81XA billable?
Yes — T15.81XA is billable for FY2027. T15.81XA is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. T15.81XA may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
T15.81XA at a glance
| Code | T15.81XA |
|---|---|
| Description | Foreign body in other and multiple parts of external eye, right eye, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in T15.81XA?
In T15.81XA, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for T15.81XA to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does T15.81XA group to?
T15.81XA sits in MDC 02 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 124Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agentmedical
- 125Other Disorders of the Eye without MCCmedical
How is T15.81XA listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under T15.8, the nearest indexed parent of T15.81XA. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Foreign body › entering through orifice › eyeNOS › specified part NEC
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside T15.81XA to fully describe the condition. T15.81XA is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from T15-T19
Report an additional code alongside T15.81XA to fully describe the condition. T15.81XA is sequenced first.
- code, if known, for foreign body entering into or through a natural orifice (W44.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of T15.81XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T15.81XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T15-T19
The conditions below are not part of T15.81XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T15.81XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from T15
The conditions below are not part of T15.81XA, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, T15.81XA and the excluded code may both be reported.
- foreign body in penetrating wound of orbit and eye ball (S05.4-, S05.5-)
- open wound of eyelid and periocular area (S01.1-)
- retained foreign body in eyelid (H02.8-)
- retained (old) foreign body in penetrating wound of orbit and eye ball (H05.5-, H44.6-, H44.7-)
- superficial foreign body of eyelid and periocular area (S00.25-)
How long has T15.81XA existed?
T15.81XA has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.