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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Nystagmus

ICD-10 Coding for Nystagmus

H55.0
H55.81

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

Also Known as:
Involuntary Eye Movement
Oscillating Eye Movements
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Nystagmus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Nystagmus

Use ICD-10 code H55.0 for nystagmus, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Nystagmus

Non-Billable
H55.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of involuntary eye movements

Applicable To

  • • Congenital nystagmus
  • • Acquired nystagmus

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific characteristics of nystagmus.

Gaze-evoked nystagmus

Billable Code
H55.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Nystagmus present only in lateral gaze
  • • Resolves with central fixation

Applicable To

  • • Nystagmus induced by lateral gaze

Important Notes

  • • Document the specific gaze that induces nystagmus.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

92542

Positional nystagmus test

Use when positional testing is performed to evaluate nystagmus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nystagmus?

The ICD-10 code for nystagmus is H55.0, which covers general nystagmus. Specific types like gaze-evoked nystagmus are coded as H55.81.

How is gaze-evoked nystagmus documented?

Gaze-evoked nystagmus should be documented with details on direction, gaze position, and whether it resolves with central fixation.

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