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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dermatochalasis

ICD-10 Coding for Dermatochalasis

H02.831
H02.834
H02.839

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

Also Known as:
Eyelid Redundancy
Eyelid Skin Laxity
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dermatochalasis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dermatochalasis

Use ICD-10 code H02.831 for dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dermatochalasis of right upper eyelid

Billable Code
H02.831
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of redundant skin causing visual impairment
documentation:
  • • Photographic evidence and visual field testing

Applicable To

  • • Redundant skin of right upper eyelid

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and includes visual field test results.

Dermatochalasis of left upper eyelid

Billable Code
H02.834
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of redundant skin causing visual impairment
documentation:
  • • Photographic evidence and visual field testing

Applicable To

  • • Redundant skin of left upper eyelid

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and includes visual field test results.

Dermatochalasis, unspecified eyelid

Billable Code
H02.839
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • General documentation of eyelid redundancy

Applicable To

  • • Redundant skin of unspecified eyelid

Important Notes

  • • Use only when laterality cannot be determined.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z48.81

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dermatochalasis?

The ICD-10 code for dermatochalasis is H02.83-, with specific codes for laterality and eyelid involvement, such as H02.831 for the right upper eyelid.

How is dermatochalasis documented for ICD-10 coding?

Documentation for dermatochalasis should include visual field test results, photographic evidence, and specific laterality to support ICD-10 coding.

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