Foreign body in other and combined sites on external eye

This code signifies the presence of an object that is not naturally part of the body, located in various external ocular structures, excluding the conjunctival sac or cornea specifically. It encompasses foreign bodies found on the eyelids, lacrimal apparatus, or other unspecified external parts of the eye.

Use this code when documentation indicates a foreign body embedded in or adhering to the external eye, such as a splinter in the eyelid or a piece of debris on the sclera. This code is appropriate when the exact location is not precisely specified as conjunctival or corneal, or when multiple external sites are involved.

• Differentiate from foreign body in conjunctival sac (930.1) or cornea (930.0).
• Ensure documentation specifies "external eye" and not an internal structure.
• Consider an external cause code (E-code) to describe the circumstances of the injury.