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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Floaters

ICD-10 Coding for Floaters

H43.39
H43.81
R43.89

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for 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

  • • Presence of vitreous opacities without PVD

Applicable To

  • • Floaters due to hemorrhage
  • • Inflammatory debris

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is specified.

Vitreous degeneration

Non-Billable
H43.81
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD)

Important Notes

  • • Document associated symptoms like flashes.

Other visual disturbances

Non-Billable
R43.89
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Floaters with unspecified cause

Important Notes

  • • Transition to a more specific code once diagnosis is confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for floaters?

The ICD-10 code for floaters due to vitreous degeneration is H43.81, while H43.39 is used for other vitreous opacities not related to PVD.

How do you code floaters with PVD?

For floaters associated with posterior vitreous detachment (PVD), use ICD-10 code H43.81, specifying laterality.

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