ICD-10-CM H11.422 is the diagnosis code for Conjunctival edema, left eye. This code falls under the section "Disorders of conjunctiva" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H11.422 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H11.422 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H11.422 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Conjunctival edema, left eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H11.422 is H11.42 ("Conjunctival edema"). H11.422 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H11.422 is located in Section H10-H11 — "Disorders of conjunctiva" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H11.422 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Conjunctival edema, left eye" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Conjunctival edema, left eye is H11.422.
Yes, H11.422 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H11.422 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H11.422 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.