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AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2000 Fourth Quarter; Volumes 1 & 2 NEW/REVISED DIAGNOSIS CODES

Conjunctivochalasis

Effective October 1, 2000, code 372.8, Other disorders of conjunctiva, has been expanded to separately identify conjunctivochalasis (372.81). Conjunctivochalasis is a condition in which redundant conjunctiva overlies the lower eyelid margin and covers the lower punctum. This condition can create a variety of symptoms from aggravation of a dry eye at the mild stage, disruption of the normal flow of tears at the moderate stage, and exposure problems at the severe stage. Treatment consists of a simple local surgical excision to relieve symptoms. Question:A patient undergoes outpatient surgery for excision of conjunctivochalasis. How should this be coded...

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