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H05.223

Billable

Edema of bilateral orbit

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Swelling of the tissues around both eyes due to fluid accumulation in both eye sockets.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when edema is documented as affecting both orbits
  • •Bilateral presentation may suggest systemic causes such as thyroid disease or severe infection

Code Hierarchy

└H05Disorders of orbit└H05.2Exophthalmic conditions└H05.22Edema of orbit└H05.223Edema of bilateral orbit
└H05.223Edema of bilateral orbit

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