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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Acanthamoeba Keratitis

ICD-10 Coding for Acanthamoeba Keratitis

B60.13
H16.8

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for acanthamoeba keratitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Acanthamoeba Eye Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Acanthamoeba Keratitis

Use ICD-10 code B60.13 for keratoconjunctivitis due to acanthamoeba, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Keratoconjunctivitis due to Acanthamoeba

Billable Code
B60.13
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Confirmed presence of Acanthamoeba via lab tests.

Applicable To

  • • Acanthamoeba keratitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies Acanthamoeba as the causative organism.

Other keratitis

Billable Code
H16.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Clinical signs of keratitis without specific organism identification.

Applicable To

  • • Keratitis not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • This code should not be used if Acanthamoeba is confirmed.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.898

Personal history of other diseases of the eye

Use for recurrent cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Acanthamoeba keratitis?

The ICD-10 code for Acanthamoeba keratitis is B60.13, used when the organism is confirmed.

How is Acanthamoeba keratitis diagnosed?

Acanthamoeba keratitis is diagnosed through PCR testing and confocal microscopy, which confirm the presence of Acanthamoeba cysts.

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