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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Eye Dryness

ICD-10 Coding for Eye Dryness

H04.121
H04.122
H04.123

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for eye dryness 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 Eye Dryness

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

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's test ≤5mm/5min
  • • Positive fluorescein staining

Applicable To

  • • Right eye dryness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes

Dry eye syndrome of left lacrimal gland

Billable Code
H04.122
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Schirmer's test ≤5mm/5min
  • • Positive fluorescein staining

Applicable To

  • • Left eye dryness

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes

Dry eye syndrome of bilateral lacrimal glands

Billable Code
H04.123
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Schirmer's test ≤5mm/5min
  • • Positive fluorescein staining

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral eye dryness

Important Notes

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

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H02.88A

Meibomian gland dysfunction, right eye

Use when concurrent Meibomian gland dysfunction is present

H02.88B

Meibomian gland dysfunction, left eye

Use when concurrent Meibomian gland dysfunction is present

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

How do you code dry eye syndrome with Sjögren's?

Code M35.01 for Sjögren's syndrome first, followed by H04.123 for bilateral dry eye syndrome.

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