H40.0 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
- H40.00 Preglaucoma, unspecified
- H40.001 Preglaucoma, unspecified, right eye
- H40.002 Preglaucoma, unspecified, left eye
- H40.003 Preglaucoma, unspecified, bilateral
- H40.009 Preglaucoma, unspecified, unspecified eye
- H40.01 Open angle with borderline findings, low risk
- H40.011 Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, right eye
- H40.012 Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, left eye
- H40.013 Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral
- H40.019 Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, unspecified eye
- H40.02 Open angle with borderline findings, high risk
- H40.021 Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, right eye
- H40.022 Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, left eye
- H40.023 Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, bilateral
- H40.029 Open angle with borderline findings, high risk, unspecified eye
- H40.03 Anatomical narrow angle
- H40.031 Anatomical narrow angle, right eye
- H40.032 Anatomical narrow angle, left eye
- H40.033 Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H40.039 Anatomical narrow angle, unspecified eye
- H40.04 Steroid responder
- H40.041 Steroid responder, right eye
- H40.042 Steroid responder, left eye
- H40.043 Steroid responder, bilateral
- H40.049 Steroid responder, unspecified eye
- H40.05 Ocular hypertension
- H40.051 Ocular hypertension, right eye
- H40.052 Ocular hypertension, left eye
- H40.053 Ocular hypertension, bilateral
- H40.059 Ocular hypertension, unspecified eye
- H40.06 Primary angle closure without glaucoma damage
- H40.061 Primary angle closure without glaucoma damage, right eye
- H40.062 Primary angle closure without glaucoma damage, left eye
- H40.063 Primary angle closure without glaucoma damage, bilateral
- H40.069 Primary angle closure without glaucoma damage, unspecified eye
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to H40.0 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
H40.0 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about H40.0 ICD 10 code
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve. It is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. It usually happens when the fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises, damaging the optic nerve. Often there are no symptoms at first. Without treatment, people with glaucoma will slowly lose their peripheral, or side vision. They seem to be looking through a tunnel. Over time, straight-ahead vision may decrease until no vision remains.
A comprehensive eye exam can tell if you have glaucoma. People at risk should get eye exams at least every two years. They include:
- African Americans over age 40
- People over age 60, especially Mexican Americans
- People with a family history of glaucoma
There is no cure, but glaucoma can usually be controlled. Early treatment can help protect your eyes against vision loss. Treatments usually include prescription eyedrops and/or surgery.
NIH: National Eye Institute
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