H11.009
Unspecified pterygium of unspecified eye
Approximate Synonyms
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Pterygium
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Pterygium eye condition)
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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H11.009 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM H11.009 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H11.009 – other international versions of ICD-10 H11.009 may differ.