Find information on stye right eye diagnosis, including clinical documentation, ICD-10 code H00.01, medical coding, and treatment options. Learn about hordeolum externum, eyelid inflammation, and proper healthcare guidelines for managing a stye in the right eye. Explore symptoms, causes, and when to seek medical advice for a right eye stye.
Also known as
Diseases of the eye and adnexa
Covers various eye conditions including styes.
Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system
Includes infections and inflammation of the eyelids.
Hordeolum and chalazion
Specifically relates to styes and chalazia.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the stye internal (inside eyelid)?
Yes
Code H00.031 Hordeolum internum right eye
No
Is the stye external?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Stye Right Eye |
| Chalazion Right Eye |
| Inflammation of eyelid margin. Right eye affected. Anterior or posterior, may accompany stye. |
Incorrectly coding the stye on the left eye instead of the right, leading to inaccurate data and claims.
Using a generic stye code (H00.0) instead of a more specific one (H00.1) if clinical documentation supports it, impacting reimbursement.
Coding a chalazion (H00.1) as a stye (H00.0) or vice versa, resulting in inaccurate reporting and potential compliance issues.
Patient presents with a localized, erythematous, tender swelling consistent with a stye on the right eyelid margin. Symptoms include right eye pain, eyelid swelling, foreign body sensation, and mild tearing. On examination, a focal, yellowish, pointing pustule is observed on the right upper eyelid margin near the eyelash follicle. Diagnosis of hordeolum externum, right eye, is made. Differential diagnoses considered include chalazion, blepharitis, and preseptal cellulitis. The patient denies any visual changes, fever, or systemic symptoms. Visual acuity remains unaffected. Treatment plan includes warm compresses applied to the affected eyelid for 10-15 minutes, four times daily. Patient education provided regarding proper eyelid hygiene, including avoiding rubbing the eye and refraining from the use of eye makeup until resolution. Follow-up recommended in one week if symptoms persist or worsen. ICD-10 code H00.011 will be used for medical billing and coding purposes. SNOMED CT code 372055003 can also be used for clinical documentation in the electronic health record. This documentation supports medical necessity for the prescribed treatment.