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H20.053

Billable

Hypopyon, bilateral

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 both eyes (iris and ciliary body area), appearing as a white or yellowish layer at the bottom of the iris in each eye.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral hypopyon requires documentation confirming involvement of both eyes
  • •Report this code only once per encounter even though it affects both eyes

Code Hierarchy

└H20Iridocyclitis└H20.0Acute and subacute iridocyclitis└H20.05Hypopyon└H20.053Hypopyon, bilateral
└H20.053Hypopyon, bilateral

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