icd 10 code for acute follicular conjunctivitis

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ICD-10-CM Code for Acute follicular conjunctivitis, unspecified eye H10. 019.

What is the ICD 10 code for follicular conjunctivitis left eye?

H10.012 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Acute follicular conjunctivitis, left eye . It is found in the 2022 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022 .

What is the ICD 10 code for bilateral conjunctivitis?

Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral. H10.33 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM H10.33 became effective on October 1, 2018.

What is the CPT code for conjunctivitis in children?

To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the four child codes of H10.01 that describes the diagnosis 'acute follicular conjunctivitis' in more detail. Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye is inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids).

What are the H10 numbers for chronic conjunctivitis?

H10.4 Chronic conjunctivitis 1 H10.421 Simple chronic conjunctivitis, right eye 2 H10.422 Simple chronic conjunctivitis, left eye 3 H10.423 Simple chronic conjunctivitis, bilateral 4 H10.429 Simple chronic conjunctivitis, unspecified eye

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What is mild follicular conjunctivitis?

Follicular conjunctivitis is the mildest form of a viral conjunctival infection. It has an acute onset, initially unilateral with the second eye becoming involved in a week. It presents with a watery discharge, conjunctival redness, follicular reaction and a preauricular lymphadenopathy on the affected side.

What is the ICD-10 code for conjunctivitis?

ICD-10 code H10 for Conjunctivitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the eye and adnexa .

What is unspecified acute conjunctivitis?

Acute conjunctivitis can be caused by numerous bacteria. Symptoms are hyperemia, lacrimation, irritation, and discharge. Diagnosis is clinical. Treatment is with topical antibiotics, augmented by systemic antibiotics in more serious cases.

What is the correct code for acute conjunctivitis of the left eye?

ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, left eye H10. 32.

The ICD code H10 is used to code Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye is inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids). It is commonly due to an infection (usually viral, but sometimes bacterial or parasitic), or an allergic reaction.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'H10.01 - Acute follicular conjunctivitis'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code H10.01. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

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