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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dry Eye

ICD-10 Coding for Dry Eye

H04.121
H04.122
H04.123

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

Also Known as:
Dry Eye Syndrome
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Tear Film Insufficiency
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dry Eye

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dry Eye

Use ICD-10 code H04.121 for dry eye syndrome of right lacrimal gland, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dry eye syndrome of right lacrimal gland

Billable Code
H04.121
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Schirmer ≤5mm/5min
  • • TBUT <10 sec
  • • Corneal staining present

Applicable To

  • • Tear film insufficiency
  • • Lacrimal gland dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Document specific test results and laterality to support coding.

Dry eye syndrome of left lacrimal gland

Billable Code
H04.122
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Schirmer ≤5mm/5min
  • • TBUT <10 sec
  • • Corneal staining present

Applicable To

  • • Tear film insufficiency
  • • Lacrimal gland dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Document specific test results and laterality to support coding.

Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

Billable Code
H04.123
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Schirmer ≤5mm/5min
  • • TBUT <10 sec
  • • Corneal staining present

Applicable To

  • • Tear film insufficiency
  • • Lacrimal gland dysfunction

Important Notes

  • • Document specific test results and bilateral involvement to support coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H16.221

Keratitis due to dry eye, right eye

Use when punctate keratitis is present in conjunction with dry eye.

H16.222

Keratitis due to dry eye, left eye

Use when punctate keratitis is present in conjunction with dry eye.

H16.223

Keratitis due to dry eye, bilateral

Use when punctate keratitis is present in conjunction with dry eye.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code bilateral dry eye in ICD-10?

For bilateral dry eye, use ICD-10 code H04.123, ensuring documentation includes specific test results and bilateral involvement.

What is the ICD-10 code for dry eye syndrome?

The ICD-10 code for dry eye syndrome varies by laterality: H04.121 for right eye, H04.122 for left eye, and H04.123 for bilateral.

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