Bacterial Conjunctivitis ICD-10-CM Codes

You should use a bacterial conjunctivitis ICD code when a patient presents with signs of conjunctival inflammation explicitly caused by a bacterial infection, confirmed by symptoms, clinical examination, or laboratory tests. Accurate coding is essential to differentiate bacterial conjunctivitis from viral, allergic, or other types of eye inflammation for diagnosis, treatment, and billing purposes.

Yes, bacterial conjunctivitis diagnoses are billable when documented with specific ICD-10 codes like H10.01, H10.02, H10.22, H10.43, and H10.52. Using detailed codes for the affected eye (right, left, bilateral, or unspecified) ensures appropriate insurance reimbursement and supports proper medical recordkeeping.

Common treatments for bacterial conjunctivitis include antibiotic eye drops or ointments to eliminate the infection and reduce symptoms like redness and discharge. Supportive care, such as cleaning the eyelids and avoiding eye rubbing, also helps speed up recovery and prevent the infection from spreading.