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Coding Solar Eclipse Injuries with ICD-10 Medical Codes Ophthalmic injuries are common after improper viewing of solar eclipses such as the recent one on August 21, 2017. ďƒ˜ Looking directly at the sun during an eclipse can cause solar retinopathy, resulting in permanent damage to the eyes. ďƒ˜ If the eyes are exposed to excessive amounts of ultraviolet radiation over a short period of time, you could experience photokeratitis, essentially sunburn of the eye.
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ICD-10 Coding
ďƒ˜ Eclipse-related eye injuries as well as other injuries can be documented with the latest ICD-10 codes. ďƒ˜ The assignment of the medical codes will be in keeping with the medical record documentation, and the medical coder is responsible for accurate documentation.
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Coding Ophthalmologic Injures Caused by Solar Eclipse Photokeratitis: Photokeratitis or ultraviolet keratitis is like sunburn of the cornea from ultraviolet exposure. This painful condition is also known as snow blindness or welder’s keratitis. Photokeratitis Section : H16.13 (incomplete code) H16.131 - Photokeratitis, right eye H16.132 - Photokeratitis, left eye H16.133 - Photokeratitis, bilateral H16.139 - Photokeratitis, unspecified eye
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Coding Ophthalmologic Injures Caused by Solar Eclipse Solar Retinopathy: A burn of the retina from ultraviolet exposure. With this condition, most patients notice a very small blind spot in the central vision that they can see around. Solar retinopathy Section: H31.02 (incomplete code) H31.021 - Solar retinopathy, right eye H31.022 - Solar retinopathy, left eye H31.023 - Solar retinopathy, bilateral H31.029 - Solar retinopathy, unspecified eye
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Coding Ophthalmologic Injures Caused by Solar Eclipse External Cause: Damages that occurred due to other causes can be documented with these codes. Exposure to sunlight Section: X32 (incomplete code) X32XXXA - Exposure to sunlight, initial encounter X32XXXD - Exposure to sunlight, subsequent encounter X32XXXS - Exposure to sunlight, sequela Add the place of occurrence and activity codes if applicable to your area or coding guidelines. www.outsourcestrategies.com
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