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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Eye Discharge

ICD-10 Coding for Eye Discharge

H10.021
H10.023

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

Also Known as:
Ocular Discharge
Conjunctival Discharge
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Eye Discharge

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

Use ICD-10 code H10.021 for bacterial conjunctivitis, right eye, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bacterial conjunctivitis, right eye

Billable Code
H10.021
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of purulent discharge
  • • Positive bacterial culture

Applicable To

  • • Purulent conjunctivitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure bacterial etiology is documented to avoid miscoding.

Mucopurulent conjunctivitis, bilateral

Billable Code
H10.023
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Bilateral mucopurulent discharge
  • • Culture positive for bacterial pathogen

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral purulent conjunctivitis

Important Notes

  • • Document laterality and discharge type clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H57.1

Eye pain

Use if significant pain is documented alongside discharge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bacterial conjunctivitis with discharge?

The ICD-10 code for bacterial conjunctivitis with purulent discharge is H10.021 for the right eye and H10.023 for bilateral involvement.

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