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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dry Eyes

ICD-10 Coding for Dry Eyes

H04.121
H04.122
H04.123

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dry eyes 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 Eyes

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dry eye syndrome, right lacrimal gland

Billable Code
H04.121
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Schirmer test ≤5mm/5min
  • • Tear osmolarity >316 mOsm/L

Applicable To

  • • Tear film insufficiency, right eye

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Dry eye syndrome, left lacrimal gland

Billable Code
H04.122
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Schirmer test ≤5mm/5min
  • • Tear osmolarity >316 mOsm/L

Applicable To

  • • Tear film insufficiency, left eye

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Dry eye syndrome, bilateral lacrimal glands

Billable Code
H04.123
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Schirmer test ≤5mm/5min
  • • Tear osmolarity >316 mOsm/L

Applicable To

  • • Tear film insufficiency, both eyes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R07.9

Eye pain

Use to report symptoms when eye pain is present without confirmed etiology.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dry eyes?

The ICD-10 code for dry eyes is primarily H04.12-, which specifies dry eye syndrome related to lacrimal gland dysfunction. Ensure to document laterality for accurate coding.

How do you code bilateral dry eye syndrome?

For bilateral dry eye syndrome, use ICD-10 code H04.123, ensuring documentation includes objective test results and laterality.

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