H11.439
BillableConjunctival hyperemia, unspecified eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Redness and increased blood flow in the clear membrane covering the white part of the eye when the specific eye affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use as a default code only when laterality is not specified in the medical record
- •Attempt to clarify with the provider which eye(s) are affected for more specific coding
Code Hierarchy
└H11Other disorders of conjunctiva└H11.4Other conjunctival vascular disorders and cysts└H11.43Conjunctival hyperemia└H11.439Conjunctival hyperemia, unspecified eye
└H11.439Conjunctival hyperemia, unspecified eye