Question 1

Is T15 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, T15 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code T15 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code T15 represents Foreign body on external eye. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code T15 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code T15 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code T15?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for T15 is section:T15-T19 (Effects of foreign body entering through natural orifice (T15-T19)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from T15?

Accepted Answer

Code T15 has Type 2 Excludes including: 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-) and 2 more conditions. These conditions are not included in T15 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 6

Does T15 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, T15 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., T15XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

T152026

Excludes211Not included here

Use Additional Code2Add code for detail

Notes2Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers