H10.213
BillableAcute toxic conjunctivitis, bilateral
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 both eyes caused by exposure to a toxic substance or irritant.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when documentation explicitly states bilateral involvement
- •This code is more specific than unspecified and should be used when both eyes are clearly affected
Code Hierarchy
└H10Conjunctivitis└H10.2Other acute conjunctivitis└H10.21Acute toxic conjunctivitis└H10.213Acute toxic conjunctivitis, bilateral
└H10.213Acute toxic conjunctivitis, bilateral