Pediatric Coding:
Clear Up Conjunctivitis Coding Practices
Published on Tue Dec 24, 2024
Use these tips to distinguish between codes for viral, bacterial, and allergic conjunctivitis. Conjunctivitis, better known as “pink eye,” is a common eye condition characterized by inflammation of the tissue surrounding the white part of the eye and inner eyelids. There are two main ways patients may develop this inflammation: an infection or allergic reaction. There are multiple causes, and [...]
