H11.0
Pterygium of eye
Clinical Information
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An abnormal triangular fold of membrane in the interpalpebral fissure, extending from the conjunctiva to the cornea, being immovably united to the cornea at its apex, firmly attached to the sclera throughout its middle portion, and merged with the conjunctiva at its base. Dorland, 27th ed)
Details
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H11.0 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 H11.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H11.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 H11.0 may differ.