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1
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When coding Glaucoma assign the appropriate

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Eye & Stage

2
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When the Type & Stage are the Same code 1 for both

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Bilateral Glaucoma

3
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Assign as many codes from Category H40 for Glaucoma to identify the Type of Glaucoma, the affected eye, & the stage

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Assigning Glaucoma codes

4
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Use 2 codes for each Eye, & assign the appropriate stage at the 7th character

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Bilateral Glaucoma w/ DIFFERENT Type, & Stage

5
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Pt. admitted w/ Glaucoma & Stage evolves during the admission

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Assign the HIGHEST Stage

6
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Clinical documentation must indicate the Stage is unable to be determined, then assign the 7th character as “4”.

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Indeterminate Stage Glaucoma

7
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Blindness

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H54.3

8
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If documented as Blindness or Low Vision in one eye, & the visual impairment category IS NOT documented use

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H.54.6- Unqualified Visual Loss, One Eye

9
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A condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight

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Glaucoma

10
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A disease of the eye in which the pressure of fluid inside the eyeball is abnormally high, caused by an obstructed outflow of the fluid.

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H40.11x1- Open-Angle Glaucoma

11
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Increased pressure can lead to damage the optic nerve, and lead to partial or complete blindness

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Open Angle Glaucoma- H40.11x1

12
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Is least common, but can cause a sudden buildup of pressure in the eye.

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Angle-Closure Glaucoma

13
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The angle between the iris & corneas may be too narrow

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Chronic or Acute Glaucoma