H05.231

What This Code Means

Bleeding inside the eye socket (orbit) on the right side of the face, which can occur from trauma, surgery, or bleeding disorders. This condition may cause swelling, bruising, and vision problems depending on the severity of the bleeding.

Coding Tips

• •Verify the laterality is specifically documented as right orbit in the medical record; do not assume based on patient complaints
• •Investigate the underlying cause of hemorrhage (trauma, post-surgical, anticoagulation therapy, vascular malformation) as this may require additional diagnosis codes