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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Dry Eyes

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Dry Eyes

H04.123
H04.13B
M35.01

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

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

Use ICD-10 code H04.123 for dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

Billable Code
H04.123
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of bilateral symptoms and exclusion of Sjögren’s syndrome.

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral dry eye syndrome not specified as Sjögren's

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using unspecified codes like H04.129.

Bilateral dry eye syndrome, moderate severity

Non-Billable
H04.13B
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Moderate bilateral dry eye syndrome

    Important Notes

    • • Document severity to differentiate from mild or severe cases.

    Sjögren’s syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis

    Billable Code
    M35.01
    Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

      Applicable To

      • • Sjögren’s syndrome with dry eye symptoms

      Important Notes

      • • Requires rheumatologic documentation for confirmation.
      Ancillary Codes

      Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

      H16.223

      Punctate keratitis

      Use if corneal staining is present.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral dry eyes?

      The ICD-10 code for bilateral dry eyes is H04.123, used for dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands not specified as Sjögren's.

      How do you code dry eyes with Sjögren’s syndrome?

      For dry eyes associated with Sjögren’s syndrome, use the code M35.01, which requires confirmation of Sjögren’s through clinical tests.

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