H01.024
BillableSquamous 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 of the eyelid margin with scaling and flaking on the upper eyelid of the left eye, a milder form of blepharitis.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation specifies left eye and upper eyelid to avoid confusion with right eye codes
- •Squamous blepharitis often responds well to eyelid hygiene and warm compresses
Code Hierarchy
└H01Other inflammation of eyelid└H01.0Blepharitis└H01.02Squamous blepharitis└H01.024Squamous blepharitis left upper eyelid
└H01.024Squamous blepharitis left upper eyelid