The pterygium surgical procedure is fairly quick and low risk:
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In both ICD-9 and ICD-10, signs/symptoms and unspecified codes are acceptable and may even be necessary. In some cases, there may not be enough information to describe the patient's condition or no other code is available to use. Although you should report specific diagnosis codes when they are supported by the available documentation and clinical knowledge of the patient's health condition, in some cases, signs/symptoms or unspecified codes are the best choice to accurately reflect the ...
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H11. 06: Recurrent pterygium of eye.
ICD-10 Code for Unspecified pterygium of left eye- H11. 002- Codify by AAPC.
H11. 003 - Unspecified pterygium of eye, bilateral | ICD-10-CM.
H57. 9 - Unspecified disorder of eye and adnexa. ICD-10-CM.
CPT® Code 65426 in section: Excision or transposition of pterygium.
A pterygium is a growth of tissue in the corner of the eye, which is often triangular in shape. If left untreated, the growth can extend across the pupil obscuring vision or distorting the surface of the eye causing blurred vision.
Pterygium surgery involves removal of the abnormal tissue from the sclera and cornea of the eye. Today's techniques offer a significantly higher success rate than conventional surgery. In traditional “bare sclera” pterygium removal, the underlying white of the eye is left exposed.
Pterygium is an eye condition that affects people who spend a great deal of time outdoors. It involves the growth of pink, fleshy tissue on the conjunctiva (white part of the eye), usually on the side toward the nose. The cause of pterygium is excessive exposure to ultraviolet light, dust, wind, sand, and humidity.
Surgery – is the only treatment that can remove a pterygium. Your optometrist or doctor may refer you to an eye surgeon. It is preferable to remove the pterygium before it grows across the cornea. Otherwise, it may scar the cornea and cause permanent vision problems.
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.
379.93 - Redness or discharge of eye | ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM Code for Dry eye syndrome H04. 12.
Pterygium is an overgrowth of your conjunctiva tissue. It's thought to be caused by: Long-term exposure to the sun's ultraviolet (UV) light (most common cause). Eye irritation from hot and dry weather, wind and dust.
A pinguecula is caused by changes in your conjunctiva tissue. These changes have been linked to irritation caused by sun exposure, dust, and wind, and are more common as we age. These bumps or growths may contain a combination of protein, fat, or calcium, or a combination of the three.
H26. 9 - Unspecified cataract | ICD-10-CM.
H52. 7 - Unspecified disorder of refraction. ICD-10-CM.
Recurrent pterygium of eye 1 H11.06 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM H11.06 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H11.06 - other international versions of ICD-10 H11.06 may differ.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H11.06 became effective on October 1, 2021.
An abnormal triangular fold of membrane in the interpalpebral fissure, extending from the conjunctiva to the cornea, being immovably united to the cornea at its apex, firmly attached to the sclera throughout its middle portion, and merged with the conjunctiva at its base. (Dorland, 27th ed)
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes. It means "not coded here". A type 1 excludes note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as H11.0. A type 1 excludes note is for used for when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H11.0 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Pterygium of eye. H11.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM H11.0 became effective on October 1, 2020.