Hypertrichosis of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid

This code describes excessive hair growth on an eyelid when the specific eye (left or right) and the particular eyelid (upper or lower) are not documented. This is a benign condition characterized by abnormally dense or long eyelashes or other hair on the eyelid margin or surface.

Use this code when a patient presents with hypertrichosis affecting an eyelid, and the medical record lacks specificity regarding the affected eye or eyelid. This code is appropriate when documentation simply states "eyelid hypertrichosis" without further detail.

• Avoid using this code if the laterality (left/right) or specific eyelid (upper/lower) is documented; instead, use a more specific code from the H02.86 series.
• Ensure the documentation clearly indicates the condition is hypertrichosis and not another eyelid anomaly.
• Query the provider for more specific anatomical detail if available to allow for a more precise code assignment.