Find information on scratched cornea diagnosis, including corneal abrasion ICD-10 codes, clinical documentation tips, symptoms of a scratched eye, treatment options, and healing time. Learn about corneal abrasion medical coding, ophthalmology documentation best practices, and relevant healthcare resources for patients and medical professionals. Explore details on superficial corneal injury, eye pain causes, and foreign body sensation in the eye.
Also known as
Injury of eye and orbit
Covers various eye injuries, including corneal abrasions/scratches.
Disorders of conjunctiva
While not directly corneal, can accompany or complicate scratches.
Disorders of cornea
Includes other corneal conditions that may coexist with a scratch.
Foreign body in eye and adnexa
Often the cause of corneal scratches, describes the foreign object.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the corneal abrasion superficial?
Yes
Single or multiple?
No
Is it a full-thickness laceration?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Scratched Cornea |
Corneal Ulcer |
Corneal Foreign Body |
Patient presents with complaints consistent with corneal abrasion, possibly a scratched cornea. Symptoms include foreign body sensation, eye pain, photophobia, tearing, and blurred vision. Onset of symptoms occurred [timeframe] after [mechanism of injury, e.g., contact lens insertion, exposure to dust, fingernail scratch]. Visual acuity measured [OD: right eye measurement] and [OS: left eye measurement]. Fluorescein staining revealed a [description of staining pattern, e.g., linear abrasion, superficial punctate keratitis] located in the [location of abrasion, e.g., central cornea, inferior cornea]. Corneal edema and or injection noted. No signs of corneal ulceration or perforation observed. Anterior chamber clear. Assessment: Corneal abrasion, scratched cornea. Plan: Patient educated on corneal abrasion care. Prescribed [medication, e.g., ophthalmic antibiotic ointment, topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drops]. Pain management discussed, including over-the-counter analgesics. Follow-up scheduled in [timeframe] to assess healing and rule out complications such as corneal infection or recurrent corneal erosion. Patient advised to avoid rubbing eyes and to discontinue contact lens wear until further evaluation. ICD-10 code: [relevant ICD-10 code, e.g., S05.00XA, S05.11XA depending on laterality and initial encounter]. Differential diagnoses considered included corneal foreign body, keratitis, and dry eye syndrome.