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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dry Eye Disease

ICD-10 Coding for Dry Eye Disease

H04.121
H04.122

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

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

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

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

clinical:
  • • Tear breakup time ≤5 seconds
documentation:
  • • Document laterality and specific test results

Applicable To

  • • Dry eye syndrome affecting the right eye

Important Notes

  • • Ensure all clinical tests are documented to support the diagnosis.

Dry eye syndrome of left lacrimal gland

Billable Code
H04.122
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Tear breakup time ≤5 seconds
documentation:
  • • Document laterality and specific test results

Applicable To

  • • Dry eye syndrome affecting the left eye

Important Notes

  • • Ensure all clinical tests are documented to support the diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H02.88A

Meibomian gland dysfunction

Use when meibomian gland dysfunction is present with dry eye syndrome.

H02.88B

Meibomian gland dysfunction

Use when meibomian gland dysfunction is present with dry eye syndrome.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for dry eye disease is H04.12-, which includes specific codes for right and left eye involvement.

How do you document dry eye syndrome?

Document dry eye syndrome by including specific test results like Schirmer test and tear breakup time, and specify laterality.

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