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DiagnosesStye Right Eye

Stye Right Eye

ICD-10 Coding for Stye Right Eye(H00.011, H00.012, H00.021, H00.023)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYPrimary Care
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Stye Right Eye?
Essential facts and insights about Stye Right Eye

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Redness and swelling of the eyelid
  • Pain or tenderness at the site
  • Possible discharge from the eye
  • Visual disturbances in severe cases

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including onset and duration of symptoms
  • Description of physical exam findings
  • Assessment of visual acuity if affected

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Usage guidelines: Use H00.01 for right eye stye specifically.
  • Common errors: Confusing stye with chalazion or other eyelid conditions.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Excluded conditions: Chalazion, conjunctivitis.
  • Alternative codes: H00.02 for stye left eye.

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
H00.01
Stye Right Eye
Ancillary Codes
B95.6
Z79.4
Differential Codes
H00.1X

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Primary Care

Specialty Applications

  • Patient populations: All ages, more common in adolescents and adults.
  • Clinical settings: Primary care, ophthalmology, urgent care.

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Document the location, size, and characteristics of the stye.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to avoid denials; check for any related procedures.