Serous conjunctivitis, except viral, bilateral

This code signifies inflammation of the conjunctiva, characterized by a watery discharge, affecting both eyes. It specifically excludes cases caused by viral infections, implying other etiologies such as allergic reactions, irritants, or bacterial infections.

Apply this code when documentation specifies serous conjunctivitis impacting both eyes, and explicitly rules out a viral cause. Supporting documentation should include a physician's diagnosis of non-viral serous conjunctivitis and laterality.

• Ensure documentation clearly states "bilateral" and "non-viral" to justify this specific code.
• Differentiate from viral conjunctivitis (B30.x) and other forms of conjunctivitis (e.g., H10.0x for mucopurulent).
• If the specific cause (e.g., allergic, bacterial) is known, consider an additional code for the underlying etiology.