H01.82

What This Code Means

This code describes inflammation of the right lower eyelid that doesn't fit into other standard categories. It's used when a patient has swelling, redness, or irritation of the lower eyelid on the right side that has a specific cause the doctor wants to document.

Coding Tips

• •Verify the laterality (right vs. left) and location (upper vs. lower eyelid) are clearly documented in the medical record before assigning this code
• •Use this code only when the inflammation doesn't meet criteria for more specific conditions like blepharitis, dermatitis, or chalazion; review documentation to ensure a more specific diagnosis code isn't available