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H20.051

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Hypopyon, right eye

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Presence of pus in the anterior chamber of the right eye, typically occurring as a complication of severe eye inflammation.

Coding Tips

  • •Hypopyon is a sign of severe inflammation; investigate and code the underlying cause
  • •Verify right eye laterality is documented

Code Hierarchy

└H20Iridocyclitis└H20.0Acute and subacute iridocyclitis└H20.05Hypopyon└H20.051Hypopyon, right eye
└H20.051Hypopyon, right eye

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