You should see a healthcare provider if you have conjunctivitis along with any of the following:
Allergic conjunctivitis is an acute, intermittent, or chronic conjunctival inflammation usually caused by airborne allergens. Symptoms include itching, lacrimation, discharge, and conjunctival hyperemia. Diagnosis is clinical. Treatment is with topical antihistamines and mast cell stabilizers.
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What can cause eye allergies? Allergens and irritants can cause allergic conjunctivitis. Environmental triggers of eye allergies include: Pollen; Mold; Dust mites; Pet dander; Irritants that cause eye allergies include: Cigarette smoke; Cosmetics; Perfume; Contact lenses; Contact lens solution
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.
ICD-10 | Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral (H10. 33)
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.
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.
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-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.
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.
Bacterial conjunctivitis is an infection of the eye's mucous membrane, the conjunctiva, which extends from the back surface of the eyelids (palpebral and tarsal conjunctiva), into the fornices, and onto the globe (bulbar conjunctiva) until it fuses with the cornea at the limbus.
Pink eye is commonly caused by a bacterial or viral infection, an allergic reaction, or — in babies — an incompletely opened tear duct. Though pink eye can be irritating, it rarely affects your vision.
Bacterial conjunctivitis is caused by bacteria, often types of staphylococcus or streptococcus, is spread through poor hygiene or contact with other people or insects, results in a thick, sticky discharge from the eye, and may – in some cases – require antibiotic eye drops.