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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for eyelid abscess

H00.03

Abscess of eyelid

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) › eyelid”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding eyelid abscess

The ICD-10-CM code for eyelid abscess is H00.03 (Abscess of eyelid).

Within H00.0 (Hordeolum (externum) (internum) of eyelid), H00.03 is specifically for abscess of eyelid. Related codes cover Hordeolum externum (H00.01) and Hordeolum internum (H00.02).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H00.031 (eyelid), H00.032 (eyelid), H00.033 (right eye, unspecified eyelid), H00.034 (eyelid), H00.035 (eyelid), H00.036 (left eye, unspecified eyelid) and H00.039 (unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid).

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 eyelid abscess ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for eyelid abscess?

H00.03 — Abscess of eyelid (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H00.03 billable?

No. H00.03 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.