What ICD-10 codes are used for allergic conjunctivitis?
Allergic conjunctivitis, which is an inflammation in the eye due to an allergic reaction, has several types. Here are the most common allergic conjunctivitis ICD codes:
- H10.1 - Acute atopic conjunctivitis: This is meant to be used if the patient is confirmed to have acute atopic conjunctivitis. This code is no longer valid and billable, so please any of the more specific codes for the same problem: H10.10 (unspecified eye), H10.11 (right eye), H10.12 (left eye), and H10.13 (bilateral). This usually comes as a result of atopic dermatitis.
- H10.41 - Chronic giant papillary conjunctivitis: This is meant to be used if the patient is confirmed to have chronic giant papillary conjunctivitis. This code is no longer valid and billable, so please use any of the more specific codes for the same problem: H10.411 (right eye), H10.412 (left eye), H10.413 (bilateral), and H10.419 (unspecified eye). This is characterized by the swelling of the inner eyelids. Contact lenses are the common culprit.
- H10.44 - Vernal conjunctivitis: This is meant to be used if the patient is confirmed to have vernal conjunctivitis. This is characterized by the swelling of the outer lining of the eyes.
- H10.45 - Other chronic allergic conjunctivitis: This is meant to be used if a patient is confirmed to have a chronic allergic conjunctivitis that doesn't have a specific ICD-10 code.
Please use the appropriate code for your patient for smooth billing.