icd 9 code for vitreous detachment

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2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 379.21 : Vitreous degeneration. ICD-9-CM 379.21 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 379.21 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What is the ICD 10 code for vitreous detachment?

Vitreous detachment (eye condition) ICD-10-CM H43.819 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 124 Other disorders of the eye with mcc 125 Other disorders of the eye without mcc

What is the ICD 9 code for vitreous degeneration?

Vitreous degeneration. ICD-9-CM 379.21 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 379.21 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What is the ICD 10 code for vitreous abscess?

H43.8 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H43.8. Other disorders of vitreous body 2016 2017 2018 2019 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code. Type 1 Excludes proliferative vitreo-retinopathy with retinal detachment (H33.4-) Type 2 Excludes vitreous abscess (H44.02-) Other disorders of vitreous body.

What is the ICD 9 code for degenerative disc disease?

Vitreous degeneration ICD-9-CM 379.21 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 379.21 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).

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What is the ICD-10 CM code for posterior vitreous detachment?

Vitreous degeneration, unspecified eye H43. 819 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 H43. 819 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 code for vitreous detachment?

CASE 2 – POSTERIOR VITREOUS DETACHMENT (PVD) What ICD-10 code(s) should be used There are two valid diagnoses: H43. 811 (Vitreous degeneration, right eye) and Z96. 1 (Presence of intraocular lens; pseudophakia).

What is the ICD-10 code for PVD?

ICD-10 code I73. 9 for Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .

What is posterior vitreous detachment?

Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) occurs when the gel that fills the eyeball separates from the retina. It's a natural, normal part of aging. PVD can cause floaters or flashes in your sight, which usually become less noticeable over time. The condition isn't painful, and it doesn't cause vision loss on its own.

Not Valid for Submission

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

Convert 379.21 to ICD-10

The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:

Information for Medical Professionals

References found for the code 379.21 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

Information for Patients

Some eye problems are minor and don't last long. But some can lead to a permanent loss of vision.

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.

Coding Notes for H43.81 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

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ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'H43.81 - Vitreous degeneration'

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Article Guidance

This article contains coding and other guidelines that complement the local coverage determination (LCD) for Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Imaging (Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography). Coding Information: Procedure codes may be subject to National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits or OPPS packaging edits.

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