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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Eye Floaters

ICD-10 Coding for Eye Floaters

H43.39
H43.81
H53.19

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

Also Known as:
Vitreous Floaters
Vitreous Opacities
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Eye Floaters

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

Use ICD-10 code H43.39 for other vitreous opacities, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other vitreous opacities

Non-Billable
H43.39
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Floaters observed without retinal tear or detachment

Applicable To

  • • Vitreous floaters

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Vitreous degeneration

Non-Billable
H43.81
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

    Applicable To

    • • Posterior vitreous detachment

    Important Notes

    • • Document presence of PVD to justify use.

    Other subjective visual disturbances

    Billable Code
    H53.19
    Billable

    Diagnostic Criteria

      Applicable To

      • • Flashes

      Important Notes

      • • Ensure documentation of flashes without retinal pathology.
      Ancillary Codes

      Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

      H53.19

      Other subjective visual disturbances

      Use if patient reports flashes alongside floaters.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the ICD-10 code for eye floaters?

      The ICD-10 code for eye floaters is H43.39, which covers other vitreous opacities. Ensure to specify laterality using H43.391 for right eye, H43.392 for left eye, and H43.393 for bilateral.

      How do you document eye floaters?

      Document eye floaters by specifying the affected eye, duration of symptoms, and exam findings. Use codes H43.391, H43.392, or H43.393 based on laterality.

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