AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2018 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Code H02.8, Other specified disorders of eyelid, has been expanded and a new subcategory (H02.88-) created for Meibomian gland dysfunction of eyelid. Unique codes were created for right upper eyelid (H02.881), right lower eyelid (H02.882), right eye unspecified eyelid (H02.883), left upper eyelid (H02.884), left lower eyelid (H02.885) and left eye unspecified eyelid (H02.886), unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid (H02.889), right eye, upper and lower eyelids (H02.88A), and left eye, upper and lower eyelids (H02.88B). Meibomian glands are the tiny oil glands that line the margin of the eyelids...
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Article Overview
This article covers an ICD-10-CM expansion for meibomian gland dysfunction of the eyelid and gives a brief clinical overview of the condition. It is relevant to coding, billing, and eye care professionals who need to understand the affected diagnosis family, laterality-based classification, and the clinical context behind the update.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers identify the updated diagnosis category associated with meibomian gland dysfunction and understand why the condition is important in ophthalmic documentation and reporting. It is useful for anyone tracking diagnosis code changes in eye care.
What You Will Learn
- The general clinical background of meibomian gland dysfunction
- How the article frames the diagnosis within an ICD-10-CM update
- The broad relationship between the condition and dry eye syndrome
- The laterality-focused structure of the updated diagnosis family
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Ophthalmology practices
- Clinical documentation specialists
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Code Ranges Discussed
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