H40.053 - Ocular hypertension, bilateral
ICD-10: | H40.053 |
Short Description: | Ocular hypertension, bilateral |
Long Description: | Ocular hypertension, bilateral |
Status: | Valid for Submission |
Version: | ICD-10-CM 2023 |
Code Classification: |
H40.053 is a billable ICD-10 code used to specify a medical diagnosis of ocular hypertension, bilateral. The code is valid during the fiscal year 2023 from October 01, 2022 through September 30, 2023 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Abnormal intraocular pressure
- Bilateral raised intraocular pressure
- Elevated left intraocular pressure
- Elevated right intraocular pressure
- Raised intraocular pressure
Clinical Information
- Ocular Hypertension-. a condition in which the intraocular pressure is elevated above normal and which may lead to glaucoma.
Convert to ICD-9 Code
Source ICD-10 Code | Target ICD-9 Code | |
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H40.053 | 365.04 - Ocular hypertension | |
Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code. |
Patient Education
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve. It is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. It usually happens when the fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises, damaging the optic nerve. Often there are no symptoms at first. Without treatment, people with glaucoma will slowly lose their peripheral, or side vision. They seem to be looking through a tunnel. Over time, straight-ahead vision may decrease until no vision remains.
A comprehensive eye exam can tell if you have glaucoma. People at risk should get eye exams at least every two years. They include:
- African Americans over age 40
- People over age 60, especially Mexican Americans
- People with a family history of glaucoma
There is no cure, but glaucoma can usually be controlled. Early treatment can help protect your eyes against vision loss. Treatments usually include prescription eyedrops and/or surgery.
NIH: National Eye Institute
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Code History
- FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
- FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)