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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Glaucoma

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Glaucoma

H40.113_
H40.123_

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

Also Known as:
Glaucoma in both eyes
Bilateral ocular hypertension
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Glaucoma

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Glaucoma

Use ICD-10 code H40.113_ for bilateral primary open-angle glaucoma, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bilateral primary open-angle glaucoma

Non-Billable
H40.113_
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Both eyes must have the same type and stage of glaucoma.
  • • Cup-to-disc ratio ≥0.7 bilaterally
  • • Symmetrical visual field loss

Applicable To

  • • Primary open-angle glaucoma affecting both eyes

Important Notes

  • • Document the stage and type clearly to avoid unspecified codes.

Bilateral low-tension glaucoma

Non-Billable
H40.123_
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • IOP ≤21 mmHg with characteristic optic nerve damage in both eyes

Applicable To

  • • Low-tension glaucoma affecting both eyes

Important Notes

  • • Document IOP and optic nerve findings to support coding.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral glaucoma?

The ICD-10 code for bilateral primary open-angle glaucoma is H40.113_, with the seventh character indicating the stage.

How do you code bilateral glaucoma with different stages?

Code each eye separately if the stages differ, using codes like H40.1112 for right eye moderate and H40.1123 for left eye severe.

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