H20.812
BillableFuchs' heterochromic cyclitis, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Fuchs' heterochromic cyclitis is a chronic eye inflammation that causes color changes in the iris, affecting the left eye.
Coding Tips
- •This code specifies laterality (left eye); ensure documentation clearly indicates left eye involvement before assigning this code
- •Fuchs' heterochromic cyclitis is typically chronic and mild; verify if patient has associated complications like cataracts or glaucoma for additional coding
Code Hierarchy
└H20Iridocyclitis└H20.8Other iridocyclitis└H20.81Fuchs' heterochromic cyclitis└H20.812Fuchs' heterochromic cyclitis, left eye
└H20.812Fuchs' heterochromic cyclitis, left eye