ICD-10 H40.00
Preglaucoma, unspecified
ICD10
H40.00
Diseases of the eye and adnexa; ear and mastoid process
Description
Preglaucoma, unspecified
Common Specialties
Emergency Medicine
Documentation Requirements
- Document clinical indications and clear medical necessity supporting the encounter or procedure.
- Ensure complete provider signatures, credentials, date, and specific place of service (POS).
- Verify documentation strictly supports code specificity to prevent downcoding or claim denials.
Billing & Coding Tips
- Verify current payer fee schedules, NCCI edits, and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
- Append correct modifiers (e.g., 25, 59, 26, TC) where distinct procedural services or components apply.
- Confirm pre-authorization rules with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans before submission.
Related Codes
H40 H40.0 H40.001 H40.002 H40.003 H40.009 H40.01 H40.011 H40.012 H40.013 H40.019 H40.02 H40.021 H40.022 H40.023
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