AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 1; Ask the Editor

Scintillating Scotoma

What is the correct diagnosis code for scintillating scotoma? The Index entry under Scotoma, scintillating leads to code H53.19, Other subjective visual disturbances. However, “scintillating scotoma” is also an inclusion term in the Tabular List under subcategory H53.12-, Transient visual loss. Furthermore, the cross reference at the Index entry Scotoma instructs see also Defect, visual field, localized, scotoma, which leads to code H53.419, Scotoma involving central area, unspecified eye.  ...

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