New code ยท FY2026
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- New code, effective October 1, 2025 (FY2026).
Code breakdown
H01.8A
- H01CategoryOther inflammation of eyelid
- 8Character 4Other specified inflammations of eyelid
- ACharacter 5Other specified inflammation of right eye, upper and lower eyelids
Coding notes
Code also (from H01.8)
- , if applicable, infestation by Demodex mites (B88.01)
Medicare coverage
H01.8A is listed as a covered diagnosis in 4 Medicare billing and coding articles:
- A56551 Billing and Coding: Visual Fields Testing
- A56799 Billing and Coding: Visual Fields Testing
- A57068 Billing and Coding: Ocular Photography - External
- A57637 Billing and Coding: Visual Field Examination
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