Glaucoma in diseases classified elsewhere
Chapter 7:Diseases of the eye and adnexa
ICD-10 H42 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of glaucoma in diseases classified elsewhere.
The ICD-10 code H42 is designated for glaucoma that occurs as a result of other diseases classified elsewhere. This category encompasses various forms of glaucoma that are secondary to underlying conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or other systemic diseases. Clinicians must be aware that while the primary disease may be the focus of treatment, the presence of glaucoma necessitates careful monitoring and management to prevent vision loss. The clinical significance of this category lies in its ability to highlight the need for comprehensive care that addresses both the primary disease and its ocular complications.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
H42 includes glaucoma that is secondary to systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and other conditions that may affect intraocular pressure.
H42 codes should be used when documenting glaucoma that arises as a complication of another disease, ensuring that the primary condition is also coded appropriately.
Documentation must include the primary diagnosis leading to glaucoma, details of the glaucoma type, and any relevant clinical findings that support the diagnosis.
