Neonatal conjunctivitis and dacryocystitis

This code represents inflammation of the conjunctiva and/or the lacrimal sac in a newborn. It encompasses various forms of neonatal conjunctivitis and dacryocystitis, regardless of the specific infectious agent, excluding those explicitly classified elsewhere.

Use this code for newborns diagnosed with conjunctivitis, often presenting with ocular discharge, redness, and swelling, or dacryocystitis, characterized by inflammation of the tear sac. Documentation should clearly indicate the neonatal period and the presence of these conditions.

• Do not use this code if the documentation specifies gonococcal conjunctivitis; refer to A54.31.
• Ensure the patient's age is clearly documented as a neonate to support the use of this P-code.
• If a specific infectious agent is identified and has a more precise code, consider sequencing that code first, if applicable, or using an additional code for the organism.