H00.03 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- H00.031 Abscess of right upper eyelid
- H00.032 Abscess of right lower eyelid
- H00.033 Abscess of eyelid right eye, unspecified eyelid
- H00.034 Abscess of left upper eyelid
- H00.035 Abscess of left lower eyelid
- H00.036 Abscess of eyelid left eye, unspecified eyelid
- H00.039 Abscess of eyelid unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to H00.03 ICD10 Code:
- H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- H00-H05 Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit
- H00 Hordeolum and chalazion
- H00.0 Hordeolum (externum) (internum) of eyelid
- H00.1 Chalazion
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
H00.03 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about H00.03 ICD 10 code
An abscess is a pocket of pus. You can get an abscess almost anywhere in your body. When an area of your body becomes infected, your body's immune system tries to fight the infection. White blood cells go to the infected area, collect within the damaged tissue, and cause inflammation. During this process, pus forms. Pus is a mixture of living and dead white blood cells, germs, and dead tissue.
Bacteria, viruses, parasites and swallowed objects can all lead to abscesses. Skin abscesses are easy to detect. They are red, raised and painful. Abscesses inside your body may not be obvious and can damage organs, including the brain, lungs and others. Treatments include drainage and antibiotics.
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