H11.029
BillableCentral pterygium of unspecified 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 eye extending toward the center, but the specific eye affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •This is a default code used when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query the provider if possible to obtain specific eye laterality for more precise coding
Code Hierarchy
└H11Other disorders of conjunctiva└H11.0Pterygium of eye└H11.02Central pterygium of eye└H11.029Central pterygium of unspecified eye
└H11.029Central pterygium of unspecified eye