S00.249
⚠ Non-billable (Header)External constriction of unspecified eyelid and periocular area
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • diffuse cerebral contusion (S06.2-)
- • focal cerebral contusion (S06.3-)
- • injury of eye and orbit (S05.-)
- • open wound of head (S01.-)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • superficial injury of conjunctiva and cornea (S05.0-)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S00.249 represents external constriction of unspecified eyelid and periocular area. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S00.249. Coders should note that S00.249 has 4 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S00.249?
ICD-10-CM code S00.249 is "External constriction of unspecified eyelid and periocular area". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S00.249 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, S00.249 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with S00.249?
S00.249 has 4 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can S00.249 be coded with other codes?
S00.249 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S00.24
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)