H11.041
BillablePeripheral pterygium, stationary, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A non-growing tissue growth on the outer edge of the white part of the right eye that is not progressing.
Coding Tips
- •Verify that documentation indicates the pterygium is 'stationary' (not progressive) before assigning this code
- •Confirm right eye laterality and peripheral location to distinguish from central pterygium codes
Code Hierarchy
└H11Other disorders of conjunctiva└H11.0Pterygium of eye└H11.04Peripheral pterygium of eye, stationary└H11.041Peripheral pterygium, stationary, right eye
└H11.041Peripheral pterygium, stationary, right eye