H10.45
BillableOther chronic allergic conjunctivitis
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A chronic allergic inflammation of the clear membrane covering the white part of the eye that does not fit into other specific allergic conjunctivitis categories.
Coding Tips
- •This is a catch-all code for chronic allergic conjunctivitis; ensure more specific subtypes (vernal, atopic) are ruled out first
- •Document the allergen or trigger if identified, and note whether symptoms are seasonal or perennial
Code Hierarchy
└H10Conjunctivitis└H10.4Chronic conjunctivitis└H10.45Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis
└H10.45Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis