icd 9 code for blepharitis

by Dr. Lon Shields 10 min read

H01. 009 converts approximately to ICD-9-CM: 373.00 - Blepharitis, unspecified.

What are the symptoms and causes of blepharitis?

Blepharitis causes red, swollen and itchy eyelids. It can normally be treated by washing your eyelids every day. The condition is not usually serious, but can lead to other problems, such as dry eyes, cysts and conjunctivitis, especially if it's not treated. Check if you have blepharitis. Blepharitis symptoms often come and go.

What are the diagnosis codes for impetigo of left eyelid?

Other infective dermatitis of eyelid

  • Short description: Infec dermatitis lid NEC.
  • ICD-9-CM 373.5 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 373.5 should only be used for claims with a date ...
  • You are viewing the 2012 version of ICD-9-CM 373.5.
  • More recent version (s) of ICD-9-CM 373.5: 2013 2014 2015.

Can You claim disability with blepharitis?

You or your loved one may have decided to apply for the financial help that you need from the Social Security Administration by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits because of the disability caused by blepharitis and/or complications that have resulted from this disease or other underlying conditions that you have along with it.

What is the ICD - 9 code for diagnosis?

The List of ICD-9 codes included codes for the following:

  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
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  • Mental disorders
  • Diseases of the nervous system
  • Diseases of the sense organs
  • Diseases of the circulatory system
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How do you code blepharitis?

Unspecified blepharitis unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid H01. 009 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 H01. 009 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for squamous blepharitis?

ICD-10-CM Code for Squamous blepharitis H01. 02.

What is the ICD-10 code for blepharitis?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H01. 0 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H01. 0 - other international versions of ICD-10 H01.

What is the ICD-10 code for blepharitis OU?

Ulcerative blepharitis unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid H01. 019 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 H01. 019 became effective on October 1, 2021.

Not Valid for Submission

373.02 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of squamous blepharitis. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

Information for Medical Professionals

References found for the code 373.02 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

Information for Patients

Your eyelids help protect your eyes. When you blink, your eyelids spread moisture over your eyes. Blinking also helps move dirt or other particles off the surface of the eye. You close your eyelids when you see something coming towards your eyes. This can help protect against injuries.

ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

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