H11.062
BillableRecurrent 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 tissue growth on the white part of the left eye that has returned or regrown after previous treatment or removal.
Coding Tips
- •Verify documentation indicates recurrence rather than initial presentation
- •Review medical history for evidence of prior pterygium surgery or treatment
Code Hierarchy
└H11Other disorders of conjunctiva└H11.0Pterygium of eye└H11.06Recurrent pterygium of eye└H11.062Recurrent pterygium of left eye
└H11.062Recurrent pterygium of left eye