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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Uveitis

ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Uveitis

H20.01-
H20.1-
H20.03-

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

Also Known as:
Iritis
Iridocyclitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Uveitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Uveitis

Use ICD-10 code H20.01- for acute and subacute iridocyclitis, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute and subacute iridocyclitis

Non-Billable
H20.01-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Acute onset of symptoms with anterior chamber inflammation

Applicable To

  • • Acute iritis
  • • Acute iridocyclitis

Important Notes

  • • Document acute symptoms and confirm diagnosis with slit-lamp examination.

Chronic iridocyclitis

Non-Billable
H20.1-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Symptoms persisting over 3 months
  • • Presence of synechiae

Applicable To

  • • Chronic iritis
  • • Chronic iridocyclitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of chronic symptoms and any complications.

Secondary iridocyclitis, infectious

Non-Billable
H20.03-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PCR or antibody testing confirming infection
  • • Systemic infection evidence

Applicable To

  • • Infectious iridocyclitis

Important Notes

  • • Document the infectious agent and confirm with lab tests.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B00.51

Herpesviral iridocyclitis

Use when herpes simplex virus is confirmed as the cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute anterior uveitis?

The ICD-10 code for acute anterior uveitis is H20.01-, which includes acute iritis and acute iridocyclitis.

How is chronic anterior uveitis documented?

Chronic anterior uveitis should be documented with symptoms persisting over 3 months and any synechiae, using ICD-10 code H20.1-.

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