Hypertrichosis of right eye, unspecified eyelid

This code describes an abnormal, excessive growth of hair on the right eye's unspecified eyelid. This condition, known as hypertrichosis, can affect the upper or lower lid and may be congenital or acquired.

Use this code when documentation specifies hypertrichosis affecting the right eye, without further detail on whether it's the upper or lower eyelid. This code is appropriate when the physician's notes clearly indicate the laterality and the general location (eyelid) but lack specificity regarding the exact lid.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right eye" and "eyelid" to support this code.
• If the specific eyelid (upper or lower) is documented, a more precise code from the H02.86- series should be used.
• Do not use this code for conditions like trichiasis (misdirected eyelashes) or madarosis (loss of eyelashes).