Similar Codes
| ICD-10 Code | ICD-10 Description |
| H40 | Glaucoma |
| H40.0 | Glaucoma suspect |
| H40.00 | Preglaucoma, unspecified |
| H40.001 | Preglaucoma, unspecified, right eye |
ICD-10 code H40. 03 for Anatomical narrow angle is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the eye and adnexa .
Dec. 01, 2020. Narrow angles refers to the anatomy at the front of the eye called the drainage angle. This is where fluid called aqueous humor drains from the eye. In someone with narrow angles, the iris and the cornea are too close together.Dec 1, 2020
Anatomical narrow angles are characterized by the abnormally small space/ angle between the cornea and the iris (colored part of the eye). This condition leaves one predisposed to the development of angle closure events or glaucoma (where the flow of fluid out of the eye is impeded).
Valid for SubmissionICD-10:H40.033Short Description:Anatomical narrow angle, bilateralLong Description:Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
Because things are more crowded in the area, the iris gets pushed forward and causes the angle to narrow. It is also more common in people over 60 as the anatomy of the anterior chamber of your eyes changes with age, particularly through narrowing of the angles.Jun 28, 2019
The narrow or occludable angle is when the angle of the eye is narrow or closed by the iris. It can run in the family and is frequently found in some ethnic groups such as Asian. Symptoms. If it is not acute, usually there is no symptom shown until it is found during eye exam by the ophthalmologist. Causes.
It is also called acute glaucoma or narrow-angle glaucoma. Unlike open-angle glaucoma, angle-closure glaucoma is a result of the angle between the iris and cornea closing.Jun 2, 2020
Ophthalmologists are successfully treating narrow angle glaucoma with cataract surgery and finding it offers some advantages for patients. “Although it isn't for everybody,” says Jonathan Eisengart, MD, “it can be much faster, with much lower risk and a quicker recovery than traditional glaucoma surgery.”Aug 25, 2014
There are also some important differences: In open-angle, eye pressure builds gradually, but in closed-angle, it's far more sudden. Open-angle glaucoma is not a medical emergency, but can cause vision issues over time; closed-angle is a medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention.Jul 9, 2021
Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral H25. 13 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.