ICD-10 Code H40.1213
Low-tension glaucoma, right eye, severe stage
| ICD-10: | H40.1213 |
| Short Description: | Low-tension glaucoma, right eye, severe stage |
| Long Description: | Low-tension glaucoma, right eye, severe stage |
Valid for Submission
ICD-10 H40.1213 is a billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of low-tension glaucoma, right eye, severe stage. The code is valid for the year 2019 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
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Code Edits
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Convert H40.1213 to ICD-9
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Information for Patients
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
- Glaucoma (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Ophthalmoscopy (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Standard ophthalmic exam (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Tonometry (Medical Encyclopedia)
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