2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H01. 0: Blepharitis.
ICD-10-CM Code for Squamous blepharitis H01. 02.
373.00H01. 009 converts approximately to ICD-9-CM: 373.00 - Blepharitis, unspecified.
Blepharitis (blef-uh-RYE-tis) is inflammation of the eyelids. Blepharitis usually affects both eyes along the edges of the eyelids. Blepharitis commonly occurs when tiny oil glands near the base of the eyelashes become clogged, causing irritation and redness. Several diseases and conditions can cause blepharitis.
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.
Ulcerative blepharitis is less common, but more serious. It is characterized by matted, hard crusts around the eyelashes, which when removed, leave small sores that ooze or bleed. There may also be a loss of eyelashes, distortion of the front edges of the eyelids and chronic tearing.
Posterior blepharitis is caused by the irregular production of oil in the eyelids (meibomian blepharitis). The dry, exposed inner surface of the meibomian glands' canals makes for a decent bacterial breeding ground. It may be a result of skin conditions like rosacea or dandruff of the scalp.
Accessed May 24, 2022. H01. 01A - Ulcerative Blepharitis Right Eye, Upper and Lower Eyelids [Internet]. In: ICD-10-CM.
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.
Two types exist: Anterior blepharitis: occurs when the eyelid's front exterior, where eyelashes emerge, is red and swollen. Posterior blepharitis: perhaps the more common type, happens when the oil (meibomian) glands in the moist underside of the eyelid produce oil erratically.
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.
[blef″ah-ri´tis] inflammation of the glands and lash follicles along the margin of the eyelids; symptoms include itching, burning, photophobia, mucous discharge, crusted eyelids, and loss of eyelashes. Warm saline compresses may be used to soften secretions, and the eyelids are cleansed thoroughly.