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H00.035

Billable

Abscess of left lower eyelid

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

What This Code Means

A pus-filled abscess in the left lower eyelid caused by bacterial infection of the eyelid tissue.

Coding Tips

  • •Ensure documentation clearly indicates left eye and lower eyelid location
  • •Note any associated symptoms such as swelling, redness, or drainage for complete clinical picture

Code Hierarchy

└H00Hordeolum and chalazion└H00.0Hordeolum (externum) (internum) of eyelid└H00.03Abscess of eyelid└H00.035Abscess of left lower eyelid
└H00.035Abscess of left lower eyelid

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