ICD-10-CM Code H44.19
Other endophthalmitis
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.H44.19 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other endophthalmitis. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code H441 is used to code Endophthalmitis
Endophthalmitis is an inflammation of the internal coats of the eye. It is a possible complication of all intraocular surgeries, particularly cataract surgery, with possible loss of vision and the eye itself. Infectious etiology is the most common and various bacteria and fungi have been isolated as the cause of the endophthalmitis. Other causes include penetrating trauma and retained intraocular foreign bodies.
| Specialty: | Ophthalmology |
| MeSH Codes: | D009877, D009877 |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 360.0, 360.1 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #121-122 - Acute major eye infections with CC or MCC.
- DRG Group #121-122 - Acute major eye infections without CC or MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Phacoanaphylactic endophthalmitis (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'H44.19 - Other endophthalmitis'
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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 360.19 was previously used, H44.19 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: H44.1 - Other endophthalmitis