H43.3 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
- H43.31 Vitreous membranes and strands
- H43.311 Vitreous membranes and strands, right eye
- H43.312 Vitreous membranes and strands, left eye
- H43.313 Vitreous membranes and strands, bilateral
- H43.319 Vitreous membranes and strands, unspecified eye
- H43.39 Other vitreous opacities
- H43.391 Other vitreous opacities, right eye
- H43.392 Other vitreous opacities, left eye
- H43.393 Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
- H43.399 Other vitreous opacities, unspecified eye
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to H43.3 ICD10 Code:
- H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- H43-H44 Disorders of vitreous body and globe
- H43 Disorders of vitreous body
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
H43.3 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about H43.3 ICD 10 code
Some eye problems are minor and don't last long. But some can lead to a permanent loss of vision.
Common eye problems include:
- Refractive errors
- Cataracts - clouded lenses
- Optic nerve disorders, including glaucoma
- Retinal disorders - problems with the nerve layer at the back of the eye
- Macular degeneration - a disease that destroys sharp, central vision
- Diabetic eye problems
- Conjunctivitis - an infection also known as pink eye
Your best defense is to have regular checkups, because eye diseases do not always have symptoms. Early detection and treatment could prevent vision loss. See an eye care professional right away if you have a sudden change in vision, if everything looks dim, or if you see flashes of light. Other symptoms that need quick attention are pain, double vision, fluid coming from the eye, and inflammation.
NIH: National Eye Institute
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