H10.0
Mucopurulent conjunctivitis
Clinical Information
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Inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by a variety of bacterial agents.
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Purulent infections of the conjunctiva by several species of gram-negative, gram-positive, or acid-fast organisms. Some of the more commonly found genera causing conjunctival infections are haemophilus, streptococcus, neisseria, and chlamydia.
Details
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H10.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM H10.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H10.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 H10.0 may differ.