H01.014
BillableUlcerative blepharitis left upper eyelid
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Inflammation and ulceration of the eyelid margin on the upper eyelid of the left eye, causing redness, irritation, and tissue breakdown.
Coding Tips
- •Verify documentation specifies left eye and upper eyelid location to ensure accurate code selection
- •Distinguish from other blepharitis types (squamous, allergic) as ulcerative blepharitis indicates tissue ulceration
Code Hierarchy
└H01Other inflammation of eyelid└H01.0Blepharitis└H01.01Ulcerative blepharitis└H01.014Ulcerative blepharitis left upper eyelid
└H01.014Ulcerative blepharitis left upper eyelid