H20.052
BillableHypopyon, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A collection of pus in the front part of the eye (iris and ciliary body area) in the left eye, typically appearing as a white or yellowish layer at the bottom of the iris.
Coding Tips
- •Hypopyon is a clinical finding that indicates inflammation; verify the laterality is specifically documented as left eye
- •This code should be used with a primary diagnosis code for the underlying cause of iridocyclitis
Code Hierarchy
└H20Iridocyclitis└H20.0Acute and subacute iridocyclitis└H20.05Hypopyon└H20.052Hypopyon, left eye
└H20.052Hypopyon, left eye