2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H57.8A2Foreign body sensation, left eye

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H55-H57›H57

ICD-10-CM H57.8A2
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

H57.8A2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for foreign body sensation, left eye. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. Coders also document this condition as foreign body sensation. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under General sensation/perception signs and symptoms and Other specified eye disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H57.8A2
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Foreign body sensation, left eye
Short Description
Foreign body sensation, left eye
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H57.8A
Foreign body sensation eye (ocular)

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH55-H57Other disorders of eye and adnexa
CategoryH57Other disorders of eye and adnexa
This CodeH57.8A2Foreign body sensation, left eye

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Foreign body sensation
  • Sensation of a lesion
  • Sensation of foreign body in eye
  • Sensation of foreign body in left eye

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to H57.8A2: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 7. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 7 (H00-H59) Diseases of the eye and adnexa applies to 2,677 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • diabetes mellitus related eye conditions (E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury (trauma) of eye and orbit (S05.-)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • syphilis related eye disorders (A50.01, A50.3-, A51.43, A52.71)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 7 (H00-H59) Diseases of the eye and adnexa applies to 2,677 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the eye condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the eye condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name H57.8A2, its category, or a range that includes it.

Applicable To 1

These notes mention H57.8A2.

  • Z83.51 Family history of eye disorders
    Conditions classifiable to H00-H53, H55-H59 names H55-H59, which includes this code

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR SYM015
General sensation/perception signs and symptoms
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR EYE012
Other specified eye disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Foreign Body Sensation

    feeling of grittiness or having something in the eye; frequently caused by a foreign body. other possible causes include corneal abrasion, corneal ulcer, inturned eye lash or acute conjunctivitis.

Patient EducationClinical

Eye Injuries

The structure of your face helps protect your eyes from injury. Still, injuries can damage your eye, sometimes severely enough that you could lose your vision. Most eye injuries are preventable. If you play sports or work in certain jobs, you may need protection.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement H57.8A2 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • H57.89 - Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa
FY 2024AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2023.
FY 2025–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About H57.8A2Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for foreign body sensation, left eye?

The ICD-10-CM code for foreign body sensation, left eye is H57.8A2 (sometimes written as H578A2). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is H57.8A2 (Foreign body sensation eye (ocular)) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report foreign body sensation, left eye on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does H57.8A2 group to?

When foreign body sensation, left eye is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 125, 124, with relative weights from 0.7699 to 1.2470 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.