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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Conjunctivitis

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Conjunctivitis

H10.013
H10.023
H10.13

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

Also Known as:
Pink Eye
Conjunctivitis OU
conjunctivitis both eyes
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Conjunctivitis

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

Use ICD-10 code H10.013 for acute follicular conjunctivitis, bilateral, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute follicular conjunctivitis, bilateral

Billable Code
H10.013
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of viral symptoms and follicular conjunctivitis

Applicable To

  • • Viral conjunctivitis with bilateral follicular nodules

Important Notes

  • • Ensure viral etiology is documented to avoid misclassification.

Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, bilateral

Billable Code
H10.023
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when bacterial etiology is confirmed with mucopurulent discharge.

Applicable To

  • • Bacterial conjunctivitis with mucopurulent discharge

Important Notes

  • • Ensure discharge type and bacterial confirmation are documented.

Acute atopic conjunctivitis, bilateral

Billable Code
H10.13
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when allergic etiology is confirmed with predominant itching.

Applicable To

  • • Allergic conjunctivitis with bilateral presentation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure allergic symptoms and history are documented.

Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral

Billable Code
H10.33
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when etiology is unknown and requires further clarification.

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral conjunctivitis without specified etiology

Important Notes

  • • Query provider if etiology is suspected but not documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral conjunctivitis?

The ICD-10 code for bilateral conjunctivitis varies based on etiology: H10.013 for viral, H10.023 for bacterial, and H10.13 for allergic conjunctivitis.

How do you code bilateral bacterial conjunctivitis?

Bilateral bacterial conjunctivitis is coded as H10.023, provided there is documentation of mucopurulent discharge and bacterial confirmation.

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