Find information on stye left eye diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10 H00.032), hordeolum externum, and treatment options. Learn about causes, symptoms, and differential diagnosis for a stye in the left eye. Explore resources for healthcare professionals on accurate medical record keeping and coding for this common eye condition. This resource provides information on left eye stye medical terminology, clinical findings, and best practices for patient care related to hordeolum.
Also known as
Diseases of the eye and adnexa
Covers various eye conditions, including styes.
Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system
Includes disorders affecting eyelids and tear production.
Hordeolum and chalazion
Specifically relates to styes (hordeolum) and chalazia.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the stye external?
Yes
Is it a hordeolum?
No
Is it a chalazion?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Stye Left Eye |
| Chalazion Left Eye |
| Blepharitis Left Eye |
Incorrectly coding right eye (H00.01) instead of left eye (H00.02) or unspecified (H00.00), impacting reimbursement and data accuracy. Relevant for medical coding audits and CDI.
Confusing stye (H00.02) with chalazion (H00.12) which are clinically distinct. Accurate documentation is crucial for correct coding and compliance.
Missing external cause codes (e.g., W00-Y99) when applicable, such as trauma. Impacts injury tracking and healthcare data analysis. Important for medical coding and compliance audits.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with a stye left eye. Symptoms include localized eyelid pain, redness, swelling, and tenderness to palpation of the left eyelid margin. The patient reports a foreign body sensation and mild photophobia. On examination, a small, erythematous, and tender nodule is observed on the left eyelid margin, consistent with a hordeolum externum. Visual acuity is unaffected. The preauricular lymph node is not palpable. Diagnosis of stye left eyelid is made based on clinical presentation. Differential diagnoses considered include chalazion, blepharitis, and dacryoadenitis. Plan includes warm compresses applied to the affected eyelid for 10-15 minutes, four times daily. Patient education provided on proper hygiene to prevent recurrence, including avoiding eye rubbing and sharing cosmetics. Patient advised to return for follow-up if symptoms worsen or do not improve within one week. No antibiotics or other medications prescribed at this time. ICD-10 code H00.012 assigned.