ICD-10 code H10. 33 for Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the eye and adnexa .
ICD-10 | Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral (H10. 33)
ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 372.30 : Conjunctivitis, unspecified. ICD-9-CM 372.30 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 372.30 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
A condition in which the conjunctiva (membranes lining the eyelids and covering the white part of the eye) become inflamed or infected. A disorder characterized by inflammation, swelling and redness to the conjunctiva of the eye.
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 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H10. 33 became effective on October 1, 2021.
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H10. 89: Other conjunctivitis.
ICD-10 code H10. 32 for Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, left eye is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the eye and adnexa .
ICD-10-CM H44. 009 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0): 121 Acute major eye infections with cc/mcc. 122 Acute major eye infections without cc/mcc.
Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis Both types are very contagious. They are spread through direct or indirect contact with the liquid that drains from the eye of someone who's infected. One or both eyes may be affected.
There are three main types of conjunctivitis: viral, bacterial, and allergic. However, conjunctivitis can also be caused by irritants, such as a foreign body in the eye, chemicals, or pollutants.
Conjunctivitis refers to the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva. It can be acute or chronic and infectious or non-infectious. Acute conjunctivitis refers to symptom duration 3 to 4 weeks from presentation (usually only lasting 1 to 2 weeks) whereas chronic is defined as lasting more than 4 weeks.
Bilateral conjunctivitis is seen with infection caused by N. gonorrhea or by use of ocular prophylaxis. Chlamydia usually develops in one eye but effects the other after 2 to 7 days.