T15.0
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Foreign body in cornea
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.
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • foreign body in penetrating wound of orbit and eye ball (S05.4-, S05.5-)
- • open wound of eyelid and periocular area (S01.1-)
- • retained foreign body in eyelid (H02.8-)
- • retained (old) foreign body in penetrating wound of orbit and eye ball (H05.5-, H44.6-, H44.7-)
- • superficial foreign body of eyelid and periocular area (S00.25-)
Child Codes (3)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code T15.0 represents foreign body in cornea. 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 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under T15.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code T15.0?
ICD-10-CM code T15.0 is "Foreign body in cornea". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is T15.0 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, T15.0 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Can T15.0 be coded with other codes?
T15.0 has 5 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in T15
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)