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H05.229

Billable

Edema of unspecified 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 the eye socket when the specific eye affected is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a default code; always attempt to determine laterality from documentation before using this code
  • •Query the provider if laterality is unclear to ensure accurate coding

Code Hierarchy

└H05Disorders of orbit└H05.2Exophthalmic conditions└H05.22Edema of orbit└H05.229Edema of unspecified orbit
└H05.229Edema of unspecified orbit

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