2025 ICD-10-CM code H10.829
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the eye and adnexa - Disorders of conjunctiva Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59) Feed
Rosacea conjunctivitis of unspecified eye. This code is used when the rosacea conjunctivitis affects an eye that is not specified as right, left, or bilateral.
Medical necessity for the treatment of rosacea conjunctivitis is established by the presence of signs and symptoms such as redness, irritation, and inflammation. The treatment aims to alleviate these symptoms and prevent complications.
Diagnosis and treatment of rosacea conjunctivitis are typically managed by ophthalmologists or optometrists. The clinician's responsibilities include confirming the diagnosis through a detailed eye examination, evaluating the severity of inflammation, and prescribing appropriate treatment.
In simple words: This code refers to a type of pink eye related to rosacea, a skin condition, affecting an unspecified eye.
Rosacea conjunctivitis, unspecified eye. Code first underlying rosacea dermatitis (L71.-)
Example 1: A patient presents with eye redness, burning, and foreign body sensation in their eye. The ophthalmologist diagnoses rosacea conjunctivitis without specifying which eye is affected, making H10.829 the appropriate code., A patient with a history of rosacea develops recurrent episodes of conjunctivitis. During a flare-up, without specific lateralization, the diagnosis is coded as H10.829., An electronic health record system automatically assigns H10.829 when a clinician documents "rosacea conjunctivitis" without specifying the affected eye.
Documentation should include a detailed description of the patient's symptoms, the ophthalmological findings upon examination (e.g., redness, inflammation, dryness), any history of rosacea, and the treatment plan.
- Specialties:Ophthalmology, Optometry
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital