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H40.6 Non-Billable Code

Glaucoma secondary to drugs

Chapter Classification

Chapter 7 Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

Section Detail

H40-H42 Glaucoma (H40-H42)

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of H40.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

sevenChrDef
  • {'char': '0', 'text': 'stage unspecified'}
  • {'char': '1', 'text': 'mild stage'}
  • {'char': '2', 'text': 'moderate stage'}
  • {'char': '3', 'text': 'severe stage'}
  • {'char': '4', 'text': 'indeterminate stage'}
sevenChrNote
  • One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to each code in subcategory H40.6 to designate the stage of glaucoma
useAdditionalCode
  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • H40.60 - Glaucoma secondary to drugs, unspecified eye Billable
  • H40.61 - Glaucoma secondary to drugs, right eye Billable
  • H40.62 - Glaucoma secondary to drugs, left eye Billable
  • H40.63 - Glaucoma secondary to drugs, bilateral Billable

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