Background. Ectropion and entropion are common maladies of the eyelid margin that can directly affect ocular function and patient comfort; surgical repair is commonly performed.

Entropion is the turning in of an edge of an eyelid, causing the lashes to rub against the eye. It most often is seen on the lower eyelid.

Entropion is a medical condition in which the eyelid (usually the lower lid) folds inward. It is very uncomfortable, as the eyelashes constantly rub against the cornea and irritate it.

ICD-9 Code: ‘0841’ Procedure - Thermocaut/entropion rep (Repair of entropion or ectropion by thermocauterization)

ICD-9 Procedure Codes effective 10/1/2009 (v27.0) Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services www.ahd.com Page 1 of 23 . 0841 Thermocaut/entropion rep 0842 Suture entropion repair 0843 Wedg resec entropion rep 0844 Lid recons entropion rep 0849 Entropion/ectrop rep NEC 0851 Canthotomy 0852 Blepharorrhaphy 0859 Adjust lid position NEC 0861 Lid reconst w skin graft

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Entropion is an inward turning of the eyelid margin and appendages such that the pilosebaceous unit and mucocutaneous junction are directed posterior towards the globe.

Procedures Ectropion Repair. Ectropion is the medical term for a condition in which an the lower eyelid sags or turn outward. The sagging eyelid leaves the eye surface exposed and can cause redness, tearing, discomfort and discharge.

Operating Room Procedure Codes The ICD-9-CM codes added in PSI version 2.1, revision 3 (January 17, 2005) are identified by the date of introduction, e.g., OCT 04, after the code label. . 0844 LID RECONS ENTROPION REP 0849 ENTROPION/ECTROP REP NEC 0851 CANTHOTOMY 0852 BLEPHARORRHAPHY 0859 ADJUST LID POSITION NEC 0861 LID RECONST W SKIN GRAFT 0862 LID RECONST W MUC GRAFT 0863 LID RECONST W HAIR GRAFT 0864 LID .