AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2018 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Lagophthalmos
The following codes for lagophthalmos were expanded to provide unique codes to identify when the condition presents in the right eye, left eye, and bilateral eyes: H02.20 Unspecified lagophthalmos (H02.20A, H02.20B, and H02.20C) H02.21 Cicatricial lagophthalmos (H02.21A, H02.21B, and H02.21C) H02.22 Mechanical lagophthalmos (H02.22A, H02.22B, and H02.22C), and H02.23 Paralytic lagophthalmos (H02.23A, H02.23B, and H02.23C) Lagophthalmos refers to the inability to close the eyelids completely. Patients suffering from lagophthalmos present with complaint of foreign body sensation in the eye and increased tearing. The...
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Article Overview
This article covers lagophthalmos as a clinical condition and summarizes an ICD-10-CM update that created more specific laterality-based codes across several lagophthalmos categories. It is useful for coding and ophthalmology audiences who need to understand the scope of the diagnosis topic, the affected code set, and the clinical context discussed in the update.
Why This Topic Matters
Laterality-specific coding changes can affect diagnosis selection, documentation review, and data reporting for eye and eyelid conditions. This article helps readers recognize that the topic includes both the clinical presentation of lagophthalmos and the related ICD-10-CM classification update.
What You Will Learn
- How lagophthalmos is described clinically
- Which diagnosis group was updated to distinguish laterality
- What general treatment approaches are mentioned for the condition
- How the article frames the relationship between the condition and coding updates
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Ophthalmology clinicians
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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