Understanding Ocular Hypertension: Find information on diagnosis codes (ICD-10 H40.1), clinical documentation requirements, intraocular pressure (IOP) management, and treatment options for ocular hypertension. Learn about glaucoma risk factors associated with high eye pressure and the importance of regular eye exams for early detection and prevention of vision loss. Explore resources for healthcare professionals, including medical coding guidelines and best practices for documenting ocular hypertension in patient charts.
Also known as
Glaucoma
Covers various types of glaucoma, including ocular hypertension.
Visual disturbances and blindness
May be relevant if ocular hypertension affects vision.
Other circulatory diseases
Relates to circulatory aspects of ocular conditions.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Elevated IOP without optic nerve damage?
Yes
Is there any suspicion of glaucoma?
No
Do NOT code as ocular hypertension. Evaluate for other conditions.
When to use each related code
Description |
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Ocular Hypertension |
Glaucoma |
Normal Tension Glaucoma |
Coding ocular hypertension without specifying right, left, or bilateral eye can lead to claim rejections and inaccurate data.
Insufficient documentation of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements may cause coding audits to flag the diagnosis as unsupported.
Miscoding ocular hypertension as glaucoma or vice versa can impact reimbursement and quality reporting due to severity differences.
Patient presents with ocular hypertension, defined as elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) without optic nerve damage or visual field loss. Risk factors assessed included family history of glaucoma, age, race, and history of myopia. Current medications were reviewed for potential contribution to elevated IOP. On examination, IOP measured [insert IOP OD and OS] mmHg via [insert tonometry method, e.g., Goldmann applanation tonometry]. Optic nerve head assessment revealed [describe optic disc appearance, e.g., normal cup-to-disc ratio, no evidence of notching or rim thinning]. Visual field testing [specify test, e.g., Humphrey visual field] showed no detectable defects. Gonioscopy was performed revealing [describe angle characteristics, e.g., open angles]. Pachymetry readings were [insert central corneal thickness OD and OS] microns. Assessment: Ocular hypertension. Plan: Patient education provided regarding glaucoma risk factors and the importance of regular monitoring. Baseline visual field and optic nerve imaging [specify imaging modality, e.g., OCT] obtained. No medical intervention initiated at this time. Follow-up scheduled in [timeframe, e.g., 3 months] for repeat IOP measurement, optic nerve assessment, and visual field testing. Patient advised to return sooner if they experience any visual changes. Differential diagnosis included primary open-angle glaucoma suspect, corticosteroid-induced ocular hypertension, and pseudoexfoliation syndrome. ICD-10 code H40.10 assigned.