2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H00.015Hordeolum externum left lower eyelid

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H00-H05›H00

ICD-10-CM H00.015
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H00.015 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for hordeolum externum left lower eyelid. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Cornea and external disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H00.015
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Hordeolum externum left lower eyelid
Short Description
Hordeolum externum left lower eyelid
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H00.01
Hordeolum externum

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH00-H05Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit
CategoryH00Hordeolum and chalazion
This CodeH00.015Hordeolum externum left lower eyelid

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral blepharitis
  • Bilateral eye blepharoconjunctivitis
  • Bilateral meibomianitis of lower eyelids
  • External hordeolum
  • Hordeolum externum of lower eyelid
  • Hordeolum externum of lower eyelid of left eye
  • Meibomianitis of bilateral upper and lower eyelids
  • Meibomianitis of left eyelid
  • Meibomianitis of left lower eyelid
  • Meibomianitis of right eyelid
  • Meibomianitis of right lower eyelid
  • Meibomitis of left upper and lower eyelid
  • Meibomitis of left upper eyelid

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Hordeolum(eyelid) (externum) (recurrent)
      • left
        • lower

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EYE001
Cornea and external disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Eyelid Disorders

Your eyelids help protect your eyes. When you blink, your eyelids spread moisture over your eyes. Blinking also helps move dirt or other particles off the surface of the eye. You close your eyelids when you see something coming toward your eyes. This can help protect against injuries.

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Convert H00.015 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
373.11 Hordeolum externum
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H00.015Overview

Is H00.015 (Hordeolum externum) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report hordeolum externum left lower eyelid on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H00.015 group to?

When hordeolum externum left lower eyelid is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 124, 125, with relative weights from 0.7678 to 1.3231 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H00.015?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, hordeolum externum left lower eyelid converts to ICD-9-CM 373.11 (hordeolum externum). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.