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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for cornea foreign body

T15.0

Foreign body in cornea

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Foreign body › cornea”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding cornea foreign body

The ICD-10-CM code for cornea foreign body is T15.0 (Foreign body in cornea).

Within T15 (foreign body on external eye), T15.0 is specifically for foreign body in cornea. Related codes cover in conjunctival sac (T15.1), in other and multiple parts of external eye (T15.8) and part unspecified (T15.9).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about cornea foreign body ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for cornea foreign body?

T15.0 — Foreign body in cornea (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is T15.0 billable?

No. T15.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.