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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

ICD-10 Coding for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

H10.021
H10.023

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

Also Known as:
Pink Eye
Infectious Conjunctivitis
acute conjunctivitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Use ICD-10 code H10.021 for acute mucopurulent conjunctivitis, right eye, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute mucopurulent conjunctivitis, right eye

Billable Code
H10.021
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of purulent discharge and positive bacterial culture

Applicable To

  • • Purulent discharge
  • • Right eye involvement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented clearly to avoid unspecified coding.

Acute mucopurulent conjunctivitis, bilateral

Billable Code
H10.023
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Purulent discharge in both eyes
  • • Gram stain positive for bacteria

Applicable To

  • • Purulent discharge
  • • Bilateral eye involvement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bilateral involvement is documented clearly to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.6

Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use to specify the bacterial organism causing the conjunctivitis.

B95.5

Pseudomonas aeruginosa as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use to specify the bacterial organism causing the conjunctivitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bacterial conjunctivitis?

The ICD-10 code for acute bacterial conjunctivitis is H10.021 for the right eye, H10.022 for the left eye, and H10.023 for bilateral cases.

How is bacterial conjunctivitis coded with MRSA?

For bacterial conjunctivitis with MRSA, use H10.021 for the right eye, H10.022 for the left eye, or H10.023 for bilateral, plus B95.62 for MRSA.

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