H10.813
BillablePingueculitis, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Inflammation of the pinguecula (a yellowish growth on the conjunctiva near the cornea) in both eyes.
Coding Tips
- •Bilateral pingueculitis suggests chronic sun exposure; document occupational or environmental risk factors when present
- •This code indicates both eyes are affected; do not use for unilateral cases
Code Hierarchy
└H10Conjunctivitis└H10.8Other conjunctivitis└H10.81Pingueculitis└H10.813Pingueculitis, bilateral
└H10.813Pingueculitis, bilateral