Unspecified blepharoconjunctivitis, bilateral

This code signifies an inflammatory condition affecting both the eyelids (blepharitis) and the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis) simultaneously, where the specific type or cause of the inflammation is not documented. It indicates a non-specific presentation of this combined ocular surface disease affecting both eyes.

Use this code when the medical record clearly states "blepharoconjunctivitis, bilateral" without further specification of its etiology (e.g., allergic, infectious, seborrheic). This code is appropriate when the provider has not identified or documented the specific type of blepharitis or conjunctivitis contributing to the combined condition.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "bilateral" and lacks further specificity regarding the type of blepharoconjunctivitis.
• If a specific type of blepharitis or conjunctivitis is documented (e.g., allergic, infectious), use a more specific code from the H10 or H01 series.
• Avoid using this code if only blepharitis or only conjunctivitis is present; separate codes exist for each condition individually.