ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 870.3
Diagnosis Code: 870.3 (Raw: 8703)
Description: Penetrating wound of orbit, without mention of foreign body
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 870.3 is designated for Penetrating wound of orbit, without mention of foreign body. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.
