H10.401
BillableUnspecified chronic conjunctivitis, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Long-term inflammation of the clear membrane covering the white part of the eye with unknown cause, affecting the right eye only.
Coding Tips
- •This code indicates chronic (long-standing) conjunctivitis; ensure documentation supports chronic rather than acute presentation
- •The '1' laterality specifies right eye; verify laterality is documented to avoid incorrect coding
Code Hierarchy
└H10Conjunctivitis└H10.4Chronic conjunctivitis└H10.40Unspecified chronic conjunctivitis└H10.401Unspecified chronic conjunctivitis, right eye
└H10.401Unspecified chronic conjunctivitis, right eye