H10.211
BillableAcute toxic conjunctivitis, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Sudden inflammation of the eye membrane in the right eye caused by exposure to a toxic substance or irritant.
Coding Tips
- •Document the specific toxic agent or irritant when possible (e.g., chemical, medication, environmental exposure)
- •Distinguish from allergic conjunctivitis; toxic conjunctivitis results from direct irritation rather than immune response
Code Hierarchy
└H10Conjunctivitis└H10.2Other acute conjunctivitis└H10.21Acute toxic conjunctivitis└H10.211Acute toxic conjunctivitis, right eye
└H10.211Acute toxic conjunctivitis, right eye