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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for eye capsule tenonitis

H05.04

Tenonitis of orbit

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Tenonitis › eye (capsule)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding eye capsule tenonitis

The ICD-10-CM code for eye capsule tenonitis is H05.04 (Tenonitis of orbit).

Within H05.0 (acute inflammation of orbit), H05.04 is specifically for tenonitis of orbit. Related codes cover unspecified acute inflammation of orbit (H05.00), cellulitis of orbit (H05.01), osteomyelitis of orbit (H05.02) and periostitis of orbit (H05.03).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H05.041 (orbit), H05.042 (orbit), H05.043 (orbits) and H05.049 (orbit).

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 eye capsule tenonitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for eye capsule tenonitis?

H05.04 — Tenonitis of orbit (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H05.04 billable?

No. H05.04 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.