2018/2019 ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code 3E1CX8Z. Irrigation of Eye using Irrigating Substance. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code. ICD-10-PCS 3E1CX8Z is a specific/billable code that can be used to indicate a procedure.
The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM H57.8 became effective on October 1, 2020. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H57.8 - other international versions of ICD-10 H57.8 may differ. injury (trauma) of eye and orbit ( S05.-)
The procedure code 3E1C38Z is in the administration section and is part of the physiological systems and anatomical regions body system, classified under the irrigation operation. The applicable bodysystem/region is eye. The value Z is used for the seventh character to indicate that a specific qualifier does not apply to the procedure.
injury (trauma) of eye and orbit ( S05.-) Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
Irrigation of Eye using Irrigating Substance, Diagnostic ICD-10-PCS 3E1CX8X is a specific/billable code that can be used to indicate a procedure.
Eye irrigation is the process of using a sterile solution to flush the eyes of any foreign bodies. While it's ok to use sterile, purified water, many physicians prefer a sterile saline solution thanks to its antibacterial properties.
ICD-10-PCS Code 3E1CX8X - Irrigation of Eye using Irrigating Substance, Diagnostic - Codify by AAPC.
A large syringe or a small receptacle with a pouring spout, such as a feeding cup. Irrigating fluid (normal saline or clean water at room temperature) Local anaesthetic eye drops. Towel or gauze swabs.
A solution used to rinse the eyes. Synonym: collyrium.
Eye Irrigation. Used mainly to flush secretions, chemicals, and foreign bodies from the eye, eye irrigation also provides a way to administer medications for corneal and conjunctival disorders. In an emergency, tap water may serve as an irrigant.
H53. 141 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 H53.
Foreign body removal from the eye Code 65205 is appropriate for reporting removal of a superficial conjunctival foreign body from the eye. No incision or specific instrumentation is required.
Eye irrigation is undertaken to remove foreign bodies from the eye and to treat chemical injuries (Stevens, 2016). It can also be used pre-operatively to prepare the eye for surgery or to manage infection (Dougherty and Lister, 2015).
Scleral lenses can be used to irrigate both eyes simultaneously.
Prior to Irrigation Prior to irrigating your eye, the physician will examine your eyes and determine if irrigation will work. With clean hands, he or she will use a flashlight to look into your eyes, ask you to look in all directions, and will inspect for whatever might be causing the discomfort.
Use an eyecup or a small, clean drinking glass positioned with its rim resting on the bone at the base of your eye socket. Another way to flush a foreign object from your eye is to get into a shower and aim a gentle stream of lukewarm water on your forehead over the affected eye while holding your eyelid open.
There, doctors can rinse the eyes with large amounts of a saline solution, a procedure known as eye irrigation. Eye irrigation can take anywhere from 15 minutes to a couple of hours, depending on the strength of the acid or alkaline chemical, the amount of exposure, and the pH, or the acidity level, in the eye.
The following crosswalk between ICD-10-PCS to ICD-9-PCS is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:
The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates.