ICD-10/H00.03

H00.03 ICD 2026 Code: Abscess of eyelid

H00.03 is the authoritative medical code for Abscess of eyelid. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for abscess of eyelid (ICD-10-CM H00.03), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Abscess of eyelid is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code H00.03. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Inclusion terms: Furuncle of eyelid. Excludes2 (not included here): open wound of eyelid S01.1-; superficial injury of eyelid (S00.1-, S00.2-).

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for H00.03 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Inclusion Terms

Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.

  • Furuncle of eyelid

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • open wound of eyelid S01.1-
  • superficial injury of eyelid (S00.1-, S00.2-)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can H00.03 be billed directly?

No. H00.03 (Abscess of eyelid) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Can H00.03 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, H00.03 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: open wound of eyelid (S01.1-); superficial injury of eyelid (S00.1-, S00.2-).

What conditions are included under H00.03?

Abscess of eyelid includes: Furuncle of eyelid.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to H00.03 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • H00 — Hordeolum and chalazion
  • H00-H05 — Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit (H00-H05)
  • H00.0 — Hordeolum (externum) (internum) of eyelid
  • H00.01 — Hordeolum externum
  • H00.011 — Hordeolum externum right upper eyelid
  • H00.012 — Hordeolum externum right lower eyelid
  • H00.013 — Hordeolum externum right eye, unspecified eyelid
  • H00.014 — Hordeolum externum left upper eyelid
  • H00.015 — Hordeolum externum left lower eyelid
  • H00.016 — Hordeolum externum left eye, unspecified eyelid

View all 34 codes in the H00 family