H10.23
Non-Billable

Serous conjunctivitis, except viral

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Serous conjunctivitis, except viral?

ICD-10-CM H10.23 is the diagnosis code for Serous conjunctivitis, except viral. This code falls under the section "Disorders of conjunctiva" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for H10.23

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H10.23. They are mutually exclusive:

  • viral conjunctivitis (B30.-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where H10.23 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeH10.23 — Serous conjunctivitis, except viral
Sub-Codes 4 entries
H10.231Serous conjunctivitis, except viral, right eyeBillableH10.232Serous conjunctivitis, except viral, left eyeBillableH10.233Serous conjunctivitis, except viral, bilateralBillableH10.239Serous conjunctivitis, except viral, unspecified eyeBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is H10.23 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, H10.23 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does H10.23 mean?

H10.23 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Serous conjunctivitis, except viral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of H10.23?

The parent code of H10.23 is H10.2 ("Other acute conjunctivitis"). H10.23 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is H10.23 in?

H10.23 is located in Section H10-H11 — "Disorders of conjunctiva" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of H10.23?

H10.23 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H10.231, H10.232, H10.233, H10.239.

When should I use H10.23?

Use H10.23 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Serous conjunctivitis, except viral" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Serous conjunctivitis, except viral?

The ICD-10-CM code for Serous conjunctivitis, except viral is H10.23.

Can H10.23 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, H10.23 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is H10.23 in?

H10.23 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from H10.23?

Type 1 Excludes for H10.23 include: viral conjunctivitis (B30.-).

Is H10.23 valid for 2026?

Yes, H10.23 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousH10.229Pseudomembranous conjunctivitis, unspecified eyeNext →H10.231Serous conjunctivitis, except viral, right eye
Code Details
H10.23
Serous conjunctivitis, except viral
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H10-H11 — Disorders of conjunctiva
2026 ICD-10-CM