2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T15.10XSForeign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, sequela

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›T15-T19›T15

ICD-10-CM T15.10XS
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

T15.10XS is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for foreign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 913 through 914. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as conjunctival foreign body. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
T15.10XS
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Foreign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, sequela
Short Description
Foreign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, sequela
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
T15.10
Foreign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionT15-T19Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice
CategoryT15Foreign body on external eye
This CodeT15.10XSForeign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, sequela

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

T15.10XS is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Conjunctival foreign body
  • Foreign body in conjunctival sac

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Foreign body on external eye (T15). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR INJ073
Injury, sequela
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Conjunctival Foreign Body

    external material in or on the conjunctiva.

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.

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Convert T15.10XS to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
908.5 Late eff FB in orifice
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 T15.10XSOverview

Is T15.10XS (Foreign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report foreign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character S in T15.10XS mean?

The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the foreign body in conjunctival sac itself has resolved, not the original event.

What MS-DRG does T15.10XS group to?

When foreign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 913, 914, with relative weights from 0.8855 to 1.6346 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is T15.10XS exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for foreign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, sequela on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of T15.10XS?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, foreign body in conjunctival sac, unspecified eye, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 908.5 (late eff FB in orifice). 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.