H01.125
BillableDiscoid lupus erythematosus of left lower eyelid
HCC Category Mapping
RxHCCHCC 317 — Lupus, Cutaneous
0.000What This Code Means
A chronic autoimmune skin condition affecting the lower eyelid of the left eye, causing inflammation and potential scarring from discoid lupus erythematosus.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm the specific location is the lower eyelid of the left eye to differentiate from upper eyelid codes
- •Document whether the condition is active or in remission, as this may affect treatment decisions
Clinical Significance
Discoid lupus erythematosus of the left lower eyelid involves autoimmune discoid lesions on the left lower eyelid, which can cause scarring, cicatricial changes, and functional impairment of the lower eyelid's role in tear drainage and ocular surface protection. Lower eyelid involvement may lead to ectropion and chronic ocular surface disease if not properly managed.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Examination findings documenting discoid lupus lesions on the left lower eyelid
- ✓Diagnostic confirmation of discoid lupus (clinical or histopathological)
- ✓Assessment of lower eyelid position and function including tear drainage
- ✓Evaluation for cicatricial changes or ectropion
- ✓Management plan and follow-up interval
Commonly Confused Codes
H01.122 — Discoid lupus erythematosus of right lower eyelid: contralateral sideH01.124 — Discoid lupus erythematosus of left upper eyelid: same side, different eyelidH01.126 — Discoid lupus erythematosus of left eye, unspecified eyelid: less specificL93.0 — Discoid lupus erythematosus: general cutaneous form, not eyelid-specific
Code Hierarchy
└H01Other inflammation of eyelid└H01.1Noninfectious dermatoses of eyelid└H01.12Discoid lupus erythematosus of eyelid└H01.125Discoid lupus erythematosus of left lower eyelid
└H01.125Discoid lupus erythematosus of left lower eyelid