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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for orbit cyst

H05.81

Cyst of orbit

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Cyst (colloid) (mucous) (simple) (retention) › orbit”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding orbit cyst

The ICD-10-CM code for orbit cyst is H05.81 (Cyst of orbit).

Within H05.8 (other disorders of orbit), H05.81 is specifically for cyst of orbit. Related codes cover myopathy of extraocular muscles (H05.82), thyroid orbitopathy (H05.83) and other disorders of orbit (H05.89).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H05.811 (orbit), H05.812 (orbit), H05.813 (orbits) and H05.819 (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 orbit cyst ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for orbit cyst?

H05.81 — Cyst of orbit (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H05.81 billable?

No. H05.81 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.