Other viral conjunctivitis

This code signifies an inflammation of the conjunctiva caused by a viral agent that is not specifically identified as adenoviral, herpetic, or enteroviral. It covers various other viral etiologies leading to conjunctivitis, presenting with symptoms such as redness, tearing, irritation, and discharge.

Use this code when the medical record clearly documents a diagnosis of viral conjunctivitis, but the specific viral pathogen (e.g., adenovirus, herpes simplex, enterovirus) is not specified or is known to be a different, less common virus. Documentation should indicate a viral etiology based on clinical presentation or laboratory findings, excluding those with more specific ICD-10-CM codes.

• Do not use this code if the specific viral cause (e.g., adenovirus, herpes simplex) is documented; instead, use the more specific code.
• Consider sequencing this code after any systemic viral infection if the conjunctivitis is a manifestation of that infection.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "viral conjunctivitis" or similar, and does not point to a bacterial, allergic, or other non-viral etiology.