ICD-10 Code for Blepharoptosis

The ICD-10-CM code for blepharoptosis is H02.40 — Unspecified ptosis of eyelid. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for blepharoptosis with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Not billable

H02.40 cannot be submitted on a claim. It is a header code, so a more specific code from the list below is required.

Which blepharoptosis code should you use?

The Alphabetic Index lists 5 codes under Blepharoptosis. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.

By type

congenitalQ10.0Congenital ptosis
mechanicalH02.41Not billableMechanical ptosis of eyelid
myogenicH02.42Not billableMyogenic ptosis of eyelid
neurogenicH02.43Not billableParalytic ptosis of eyelid
paralyticH02.43Not billableParalytic ptosis of eyelid

Codes under H02.40

Index terms and codes are reproduced from the official ICD-10-CM FY2027 release. The Alphabetic Index is a finding aid — a code must always be verified in the Tabular List before it is reported. Data sources