2025 ICD-10-CM code H11.23
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the eye and adnexa - Conjunctival scars 7 Feed
Symblepharon, an eye condition characterized by adhesions between the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva.
Medical necessity for the treatment of symblepharon is established by the presence of symptoms or functional limitations resulting from the adhesions. This may include pain, restricted eye movement, exposure keratitis (due to incomplete eyelid closure), or impaired vision.
Diagnosis and treatment of symblepharon typically falls under the purview of an ophthalmologist. They will assess the extent of the adhesions, determine the underlying cause, and recommend appropriate management, which may range from observation to surgical intervention.
In simple words: Symblepharon is a condition where the lining of your eyelid becomes stuck to the lining of your eyeball.This can happen in a small area or across a larger part of your eye.
Symblepharon is a condition characterized by the adhesion of the conjunctiva of the eyelid (palpebral conjunctiva) to the conjunctiva of the eyeball (bulbar conjunctiva).It can vary in severity, from small localized adhesions to extensive involvement affecting a large portion of the conjunctiva.
Example 1: A patient presents with a history of chemical burn to the eye.Examination reveals adhesion between the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, consistent with symblepharon.Code H11.23 is assigned., Following Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a patient develops extensive scarring and adhesion of the conjunctiva, limiting eye movement. The diagnosis of symblepharon is confirmed, and H11.23 is used for coding., A patient with a history of ocular cicatricial pemphigoid presents with progressive symblepharon.The ophthalmologist performs a surgical lysis of adhesions. Code H11.23 is assigned to reflect the diagnosis.
Documentation should include a detailed description of the location and extent of the conjunctival adhesions, any associated symptoms (e.g., pain, decreased vision, limited eye movement), the underlying cause (if known), and any treatment provided.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Ophthalmology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital