ICD-10-CM Code H10.9
Unspecified conjunctivitis
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.H10.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of unspecified conjunctivitis. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code H10 is used to code Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye is inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids). It is commonly due to an infection (usually viral, but sometimes bacterial or parasitic), or an allergic reaction.
| Specialty: | Ophthalmology |
| MeSH Code: | D003231 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 372.0 |
An eye with viral conjunctivitis
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye with MCC.
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Infected conjunctival abrasion (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'H10.9 - Unspecified conjunctivitis'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code H10.9. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 372.30 was previously used, H10.9 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: H10 - Conjunctivitis