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Coding Solar Eclipse Injuries with ICD-10 Medical Codes

Professional medical coding companies can help ophthalmologists document eclipse-related eye injuries with the latest ICD-10 codes. 

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Coding Solar Eclipse Injuries with ICD-10 Medical Codes

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  2. 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. Looking directly at the sun during an eclipse can cause solar retinopathy, resulting in permanent damage to the eyes. 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. www.outsourcestrategies.com

  3. ICD-10 Coding Eclipse-related eye injuries as well as other injuries can be documented with the latest ICD-10 codes. The assignment of the medical codes will be in keeping with the medical record documentation, and the medical coder is responsible for accurate documentation. www.outsourcestrategies.com

  4. 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 www.outsourcestrategies.com

  5. 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 www.outsourcestrategies.com

  6. 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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