H11.042
BillablePeripheral pterygium, stationary, left 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 left eye that is not progressing.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation specifies the pterygium is stationary rather than progressive or advancing
- •Verify left eye laterality is clearly documented in the clinical notes
Code Hierarchy
└H11Other disorders of conjunctiva└H11.0Pterygium of eye└H11.04Peripheral pterygium of eye, stationary└H11.042Peripheral pterygium, stationary, left eye
└H11.042Peripheral pterygium, stationary, left eye