H10.402
BillableUnspecified chronic conjunctivitis, left 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 left eye only.
Coding Tips
- •The '2' laterality indicator specifies left eye involvement; confirm documentation clearly identifies left eye
- •Chronic conjunctivitis may require investigation for underlying causes such as dry eye or contact lens complications
Code Hierarchy
└H10Conjunctivitis└H10.4Chronic conjunctivitis└H10.40Unspecified chronic conjunctivitis└H10.402Unspecified chronic conjunctivitis, left eye
└H10.402Unspecified chronic conjunctivitis, left eye