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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for paralytic blepharoptosis

H02.43

Paralytic ptosis of eyelid

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Blepharoptosis › paralytic”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding paralytic blepharoptosis

The ICD-10-CM code for paralytic blepharoptosis is H02.43 (Paralytic ptosis of eyelid).

Within H02.4 (ptosis of eyelid), H02.43 is specifically for paralytic ptosis of eyelid. Related codes cover unspecified ptosis of eyelid (H02.40), mechanical ptosis of eyelid (H02.41) and Myogenic ptosis of eyelid (H02.42).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H02.431 (eyelid), H02.432 (eyelid), H02.433 (eyelids) and H02.439 (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 paralytic blepharoptosis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for paralytic blepharoptosis?

H02.43 — Paralytic ptosis of eyelid (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H02.43 billable?

No. H02.43 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.