9A01.3 Infectious blepharitis

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01


A condition of the eyelid, commonly caused by an infection with a bacterial source. This condition is characterised by pruritus, burning, scratchiness, excessive tearing, or crusty debris around the eyelashes. This condition may also present with lid erythema, collarettes, madarosis, trichiasis, or plugged meibomian glands. Transmission is by direct or indirect contact with an infected individual, endogenous spread, or through fomites.

exclusions

code elsewhere

postcoordination

Add Stem and/or Extension codes to form a cluster code which adds detail to the condition.

Laterality  - only one may be selected
Specific anatomy  - multiple selections are allowed
Infectious agent  - multiple selections are allowed

synonyms

demo
request yours today
subscribe
start today
newsletter
free subscription

Thank you for choosing Find-A-Code, please Sign In to remove ads.