Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis Code?
Published on Thu Apr 01, 1999
Question: What is the correct ICD-9 code for giant papillary conjunctivitis?
Brian D. Salmenson, MD
Center for Sight, Conyers, GA
Answer: According to Regail Watson, insurance manager for Norfolk Eye Center of Norfolk, VA, the correct ICD-9 code is 372.12. While this code is actually for chronic follicular conjunctivitis, it is the closest to giant papillary conjunctivitis, Watson explains.
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