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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for orbit edema

H05.22

Edema of orbit

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Edema, edematous (infectious) (pitting) (toxic) › orbit”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding orbit edema

The ICD-10-CM code for orbit edema is H05.22 (Edema of orbit).

Within H05.2 (Exophthalmic conditions), H05.22 is specifically for edema of orbit. Related codes cover unspecified exophthalmos (H05.20), displacement (lateral) of globe (H05.21), hemorrhage of orbit (H05.23), Constant exophthalmos (H05.24), intermittent exophthalmos (H05.25) and Pulsating exophthalmos (H05.26).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H05.221 (orbit), H05.222 (orbit), H05.223 (orbit) and H05.229 (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 edema ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for orbit edema?

H05.22 — Edema of orbit (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H05.22 billable?

No. H05.22 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.