AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2020 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Adverse Incidents due to Therapeutic and Rehabilitative Ophthalmic Devices
Two new codes were created to report ophthalmic related adverse incidents. Code Y77.11, Contact lens associated with adverse incidents, is specific for adverse incidents related to contact lenses. Code Y77.19, Other therapeutic (nonsurgical) and rehabilitative ophthalmic devices associated with adverse incidents, is for other types of ophthalmic devices.Contact lens wearers are at risk for contact lens-related eye infections, especially if they are sleeping or napping in their lenses. Sleeping in contact lenses increases the risk for corneal infection regardless of lens material and frequency of overnight use. It is important that contact lens wearers follow their...
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Article Overview
This article covers new diagnosis coding for adverse incidents tied to therapeutic and rehabilitative ophthalmic devices, with emphasis on contact lens-related events and other ophthalmic devices. It is relevant to coders, optometry and ophthalmology practices, and public health or quality-reporting teams that track device-related adverse events. The article also notes the organizational request behind the code creation and the broader data-collection purpose of the update.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding this update helps users recognize the coding changes associated with ophthalmic device adverse incidents and why these codes were introduced for tracking and reporting purposes.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s focus on new diagnosis coding related to ophthalmic device adverse incidents.
- The general distinction between contact lens-related incidents and other therapeutic or rehabilitative ophthalmic devices.
- The public-health and data-collection context associated with the code creation.
- The organizations and stakeholders connected to the update.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Optometry practices
- Ophthalmology practices
- Compliance and quality reporting teams
- Public health analysts
Codes Discussed
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