H20.00
BillableUnspecified acute and subacute iridocyclitis
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Inflammation of the iris and ciliary body (structures inside the eye) that develops suddenly or over a short period, but the specific cause is not identified.
Coding Tips
- •This code indicates acute or subacute onset; if chronic iridocyclitis is documented, use H20.1 codes instead
- •Determine if a primary cause (like trauma, infection, or autoimmune disease) can be identified to assign a more specific code
Code Hierarchy
└H20Iridocyclitis└H20.0Acute and subacute iridocyclitis└H20.00Unspecified acute and subacute iridocyclitis
└H20.00Unspecified acute and subacute iridocyclitis