G24.5 vs H02.5
G24.5 (Blepharospasm) compared with H02.5 (Other disorders affecting eyelid function), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. H02.5 carries an Excludes2 note covering G24.5: “blepharospasm (G24.5)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| G24.5Blepharospasm | H02.5Other disorders affecting eyelid function | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | G00-G99 — Diseases of the Nervous System (G00-G99) | H00-H59 — Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59) |
| Definition | Blepharospasm is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (G24.5). | Other disorders affecting eyelid function is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (H02.5). |
| Includes | dyskinesia | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources