H10.423
BillableSimple chronic conjunctivitis, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A chronic inflammation of the clear membrane covering the white part of both eyes, characterized by mild symptoms and minimal papillary response.
Coding Tips
- •Verify bilateral involvement is clearly documented before coding
- •This is a mild form of chronic conjunctivitis, so ensure more severe types are ruled out
Code Hierarchy
└H10Conjunctivitis└H10.4Chronic conjunctivitis└H10.42Simple chronic conjunctivitis└H10.423Simple chronic conjunctivitis, bilateral
└H10.423Simple chronic conjunctivitis, bilateral