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ICD-10-CM Code for Glaucoma H40

ICD-10 code H40 for Glaucoma is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the eye and adnexa .

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Official Long Descriptor

Glaucoma
Excludes1: absolute glaucoma (H44.51-)
congenital glaucoma (Q15.0)
traumatic glaucoma due to birth injury (P15.3)
 
H40 Glaucoma
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Glaucoma suspect
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Open-angle glaucoma
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Primary angle-closure glaucoma
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Glaucoma secondary to eye trauma
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Glaucoma secondary to eye inflammation
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Glaucoma secondary to other eye disorders
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Glaucoma secondary to drugs
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Other glaucoma
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Unspecified glaucoma

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Dx: Glaucoma suspect based on C/D ratio and ocular hypertension
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Dx: Glaucoma suspect based on C/D ratio and ocular hypertension
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Dx: Glaucoma suspect based on C/D ratio and ocular hypertension
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99213, G0439 & 99397
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99213, G0439 & 99397
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medical vs. routine eye visit
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