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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Aphakia

ICD-10 Coding for Aphakia

H27.00
H27.01
H27.02

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

Also Known as:
Absence of lens
Lens removal
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Aphakia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Aphakia

Use ICD-10 code H27.00 for aphakia, unspecified eye, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Aphakia, unspecified eye

Billable Code
H27.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Absence of lens confirmed by slit lamp examination
  • • Patient history of lens extraction surgery

Applicable To

  • • Acquired aphakia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the affected eye to use a more specific code.

Aphakia, right eye

Billable Code
H27.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Absence of lens confirmed by slit lamp examination
  • • Patient history of lens extraction surgery

Applicable To

  • • Acquired aphakia

Important Notes

  • • Verify the laterality is documented correctly to avoid errors.

Aphakia, left eye

Billable Code
H27.02
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Absence of lens confirmed by slit lamp examination
  • • Patient history of lens extraction surgery

Applicable To

  • • Acquired aphakia

Important Notes

  • • Verify the laterality is documented correctly to avoid errors.

Aphakia, bilateral

Billable Code
H27.03
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Absence of lens confirmed by slit lamp examination
  • • Patient history of lens extraction surgery

Applicable To

  • • Acquired aphakia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports bilateral involvement to avoid errors.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for aphakia?

The ICD-10 code for aphakia is H27.0, with specific codes for right eye (H27.01), left eye (H27.02), and bilateral (H27.03).

How do you document aphakia?

Document aphakia by specifying laterality, surgical history, and current visual acuity. Ensure all clinical notes include these details for accurate coding.

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