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H00.015

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Hordeolum externum left lower eyelid

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

What This Code Means

A small, painful bump on the outer edge of the left lower eyelid caused by a bacterial infection of an eyelash follicle.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify the location is the left eye and lower eyelid to ensure correct code assignment
  • •Note any treatment provided (warm compresses, antibiotics, or drainage) in the medical record

Code Hierarchy

└H00Hordeolum and chalazion└H00.0Hordeolum (externum) (internum) of eyelid└H00.01Hordeolum externum└H00.015Hordeolum externum left lower eyelid
└H00.015Hordeolum externum left lower eyelid

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