H11.022

H11.022

Billable

Central pterygium of left eye

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A growth of tissue on the white part of the left eye that extends toward the center of the eye, potentially affecting vision.

Coding Tips

•Verify laterality is documented as left eye in the medical record before assigning this code
•Confirm the pterygium location is central (extending toward pupil) rather than peripheral to ensure accurate code selection

Code Hierarchy

└H11Other disorders of conjunctiva └H11.0Pterygium of eye └H11.02Central pterygium of eye └H11.022Central pterygium of left eye

└H11.022Central pterygium of left eye