2021 ICD-10-CM Code S05.8X

Other injuries of eye and orbit

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: S00–T98
  3. Section: S00-S09
  4. Block: S05
  5. S05.8X - Other injuries of eye and orbit
Version 2021
Non-Billable Code

Not Valid for Submission

S05.8X is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other injuries of eye and orbit. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

ICD-10:S05.8X
Short Description:Other injuries of eye and orbit
Long Description:Other injuries of eye and orbit

Code Classification

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Injury of eye and orbit (S05). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

Specific Coding for Other injuries of eye and orbit

Non-specific codes like S05.8X require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other injuries of eye and orbit:

  • NON-BILLABLE CODE - S05.8X1 for Other injuries of right eye and orbit
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use S05.8X1A for initial encounter
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use S05.8X1D for subsequent encounter
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use S05.8X1S for sequela
  • NON-BILLABLE CODE - S05.8X2 for Other injuries of left eye and orbit
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use S05.8X2A for initial encounter
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use S05.8X2D for subsequent encounter
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use S05.8X2S for sequela
  • NON-BILLABLE CODE - S05.8X9 for Other injuries of unspecified eye and orbit
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use S05.8X9A for initial encounter
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use S05.8X9D for subsequent encounter
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use S05.8X9S for sequela

Index to Diseases and Injuries

The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code S05.8X are found in the index:

Information for Patients


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.

The most common type of injury happens when something irritates the outer surface of your eye. Certain jobs such as industrial jobs or hobbies such as carpentry make this type of injury more likely. It's also more likely if you wear contact lenses.

Chemicals or heat can burn your eyes. With chemicals, the pain may cause you to close your eyes. This traps the irritant next to the eye and may cause more damage. You should wash out your eye right away while you wait for medical help.


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Code History

  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)

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