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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for orbit osteomyelitis

H05.02

Osteomyelitis of orbit

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Osteomyelitis (general) (infective) (localized) (neonatal) (purulent) (septic) (staphylococcal) (streptococcal) (suppurative) (with periostitis) › orbit”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding orbit osteomyelitis

The ICD-10-CM code for orbit osteomyelitis is H05.02 (Osteomyelitis of orbit).

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

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H05.021 (orbit), H05.022 (orbit), H05.023 (orbits) and H05.029 (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 osteomyelitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for orbit osteomyelitis?

H05.02 — Osteomyelitis of orbit (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H05.02 billable?

No. H05.02 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.