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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pterygium

ICD-10 Coding for Pterygium

H11.051
H11.052
H11.053

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

Also Known as:
Surfer's Eye
Conjunctival Overgrowth
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pterygium

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pterygium

Use ICD-10 code H11.051 for pterygium, right eye, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pterygium, right eye

Billable Code
H11.051
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of pterygium on the right eye confirmed by examination.

Applicable To

  • • Peripheral pterygium, right eye

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and recurrence if applicable.

Pterygium, left eye

Billable Code
H11.052
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Peripheral pterygium, left eye

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and recurrence if applicable.

Pterygium, bilateral

Billable Code
H11.053
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Peripheral pterygium, bilateral

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and recurrence if applicable.

Recurrent pterygium, right eye

Billable Code
H11.061
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent peripheral pterygium, right eye

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and recurrence if applicable.

Recurrent pterygium, left eye

Billable Code
H11.062
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent peripheral pterygium, left eye

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and recurrence if applicable.

Recurrent pterygium, bilateral

Billable Code
H11.063
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent peripheral pterygium, bilateral

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and recurrence if applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pterygium?

The ICD-10 codes for pterygium are H11.051 for the right eye, H11.052 for the left eye, and H11.053 for bilateral cases.

How do you code recurrent pterygium?

Recurrent pterygium is coded as H11.061 for the right eye, H11.062 for the left eye, and H11.063 for bilateral cases.

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