Penetrating wound of orbit, without mention of foreign body

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the bony cavity surrounding the eye, caused by an object piercing the orbital tissues. It specifically indicates that while the orbit was penetrated, there is no documented foreign object remaining within the wound.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a penetrating injury to the orbit, such as from a sharp object, and explicitly denies the presence of a retained foreign body. This is appropriate for initial encounters where the injury is assessed and managed.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "without mention of foreign body" or similar to differentiate from codes indicating a retained foreign body.
• Do not use if a foreign body is present; instead, select a more specific code from the 870 series.
• Consider external cause codes (E-codes) to describe the circumstances of the injury.