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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Iritis

ICD-10 Coding for Iritis

H20.011
H44.121

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

Also Known as:
Anterior Uveitis
Inflammation of the Iris
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Iritis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Iritis

Use ICD-10 code H20.011 for acute iritis, right eye, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute iritis, right eye

Billable Code
H20.011
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Acute onset with anterior chamber inflammation

Applicable To

  • • Acute inflammation of the iris

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and acute nature.

Traumatic iridocyclitis, right eye

Billable Code
H44.121
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • History of ocular trauma
  • • Clinical findings consistent with iritis

Applicable To

  • • Iritis due to trauma

Important Notes

  • • Document the traumatic event and specific findings.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B00.5

Herpesviral iridocyclitis

Use when iritis is due to herpes simplex infection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for acute iritis?

The ICD-10 code for acute iritis affecting the right eye is H20.011. Ensure documentation specifies laterality and the acute nature of the condition.

How do you code traumatic iritis?

Traumatic iritis is coded as H44.121 for the right eye. Document the traumatic event and specific ocular findings.

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