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B00.53

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Herpesviral conjunctivitis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Inflammation of the conjunctiva (clear membrane covering the white of the eye) caused by herpes simplex virus, causing redness and discharge.

Coding Tips

  • •Document laterality (unilateral or bilateral)
  • •Distinguish from bacterial conjunctivitis in the medical record

Code Hierarchy

└B00Herpesviral [herpes simplex] infections└B00.5Herpesviral ocular disease└B00.53Herpesviral conjunctivitis
└B00.53Herpesviral conjunctivitis

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