ICD-9-CM is the official system of assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures associated with hospital utilization in the United States. The ICD-9 was used to code and classify mortality data from death certificates until 1999,...
The following is a list of codes for International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. List of ICD-9 codes 240–279: endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases, and immunity disorders
List of ICD-9 codes 240–279: endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases, and immunity disorders
It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 . ICD-10 code H01.9 is based on the following Tabular structure:
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.
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H01. 0: Blepharitis.
Blepharitis is an inflammation along the edges of the eyelids. The eyelids can become irritated and itchy, and appear greasy and crusted with scales that cling to the lashes. People with blepharitis sometimes wake with their eyelids stuck together.
Blepharitis, the medical term for irritated, swollen eyelids, is among the most common eye disorders. Although it's a chronic (ongoing) condition, you may be able to manage most cases yourself with the advice of an eye care professional.
H01. 009 converts approximately to ICD-9-CM: 373.00 - Blepharitis, unspecified.
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.
What causes blepharitis? Most of the time, blepharitis happens because you have too much bacteria on your eyelids at the base of your eyelashes. Having bacteria on your skin is normal, but too much bacteria can cause problems. You can also get blepharitis if the oil glands in your eyelids get clogged or irritated.
Blepharitis and styes can have the same causes, but blepharitis causes inflammation on the whole eyelid, while a stye forms as a pimple-like mass, usually along one blocked sweat or oil gland.
Topical antibiotics should be used in all cases of acute blepharitis and cases of anterior blepharitis. They have been found to be useful in symptomatic relief and eradicating bacteria from the lid margin. Topical antibiotic creams like bacitracin or erythromycin can be applied to the lid margin for 2 to 8 weeks.
Apply ice or a cold pack wrapped in a clean, wet washcloth to the eye for 15 to 20 minutes at a time to decrease eyelid swelling and pain. You can safely give your child an allergy medicine or antihistamine by mouth. This will help to decrease eyelid swelling and itching. Benadryl every 6 hours or so is best.
Swollen Eyelid Causes Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) Shingles. A clogged oil gland in your eyelid (chalazion) An eyelid infection (stye)
Eyelid inflammations can occur if a gland along the edge of the eyelid becomes inflamed. This leads to swelling. If it's caused by bacteria, this can happen very quickly and hurt. It is then known as a stye (hordeolum) – a pus-filled swelling on the eyelid, caused by an infection.
While blepharitis does not usually go away and there is no cure, the condition is easily maintained by practicing regular eyelid hygiene. It is important for patients to know that left untreated, blepharitis can lead to worse infections and further complications.
Avoid cheese (permitted: goat or sheep). Reduce consumption of wheat, flour and sugar. Limit alcohol intake. Avoid foods rich in fructose, cream, butter and margarine (saturated fats!)
Acute ulcerative blepharitis is usually caused by bacterial infection (usually staphylococcal) of the eyelid margin at the origins of the eyelashes; the lash follicles and the meibomian glands are also involved. It may also be due to a virus (eg, herpes simplex, varicella zoster).
Blepharitis can also cause blurry vision, watery eyes, dry eyes, and crusty eyelashes in the morning. The condition can affect not just the eyelids but also the skin around the lids. If improperly managed, long-term blepharitis can lead to keratitis, conjunctivitis, lid margin changes, and other conditions.
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an approximate match to ICD-9 code 373.00:
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.