H01.005

What This Code Means

This code describes inflammation of the eyelid on the lower left eye, but the specific type or cause of the inflammation has not been identified or documented. The condition causes redness, irritation, and sometimes crusting or scaling of the eyelid.

Coding Tips

• •Query the provider if the type of blepharitis (anterior, posterior, or unspecified) can be determined from clinical documentation, as more specific codes may be available
• •Ensure laterality is correctly documented as left lower eyelid; if bilateral or affecting other eyelids, use appropriate combination codes