icd 9 code for conjunctival hemorrhage

by Mr. Tyshawn Schowalter II 7 min read

2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 372.72 : Conjunctival hemorrhage. ICD-9-CM 372.72 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 372.72 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What is the ICD 10 code for conjunctival hemorrhage?

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

What is hyposphagma and subconjunctival hemorrhage?

This applies to hyposphagma and subconjunctival hemorrhage. Subconjunctival hemorrhages occur when a blood vessel breaks underneath the clear surface of the eye (conjunctiva). Blood becomes trapped under the surface and causes a bright red patch on the white of the eye.

What is the ICD 10 code for diagnosis H11 31?

2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H11.31 H11.31 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 H11.31 became effective on October 1, 2021.

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Known As

Subconjunctival hemorrhage is also known as bilat conjunctival hemorrhage, bilat subconjunctival hemorrhage, bilateral conjunctival hemorrhages, bilateral subconjunctival hemorrhage, conjunctival hemorrhage both eyes, L subconjunctival hemorrhage, left conjunctival hemorrhage, left subconjunctival hemorrhage, R subconjunctival hemorrhage, right conjunctival hemorrhage, right subconjunctival hemorrhage, subconjunctival hemorrhage, and subconjunctival hemorrhage both eyes.

Subconjunctival Hemorrhage Definition and Symptoms

Subconjunctival hemorrhages occur when a blood vessel breaks underneath the clear surface of the eye (conjunctiva). Blood becomes trapped under the surface and causes a bright red patch on the white of the eye. These hemorrhages are usually harmless and can be caused by violent coughing, heavy lifting, vomiting, and a powerful sneeze.

What is the approximate match between ICd9 and ICd10?

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code H11.30 and a single ICD9 code, 372.72 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

What is the ICd code for subconjunctival hemorrhage?

The ICD code H113 is used to code Subconjunctival hemorrhage. Subconjunctival hemorrhage, also known as subconjunctival haemorrhage and hyposphagma, is bleeding underneath the conjunctiva. The conjunctiva contains many small, fragile blood vessels that are easily ruptured or broken. When this happens, blood leaks into the space between ...

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