B73.02
BillableOnchocerciasis with glaucoma
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An eye infection from parasitic worms that causes increased pressure inside the eye, potentially leading to glaucoma and vision loss.
Coding Tips
- •Document intraocular pressure measurements if available and whether the glaucoma is open-angle or angle-closure
- •Note if the patient is receiving glaucoma treatment and monitor for treatment response