What is Staphyloma?
A staphyloma is a circumscribed outpouching of the wall of the globe. Posterior staphyloma is considered a hallmark of pathologic myopia and are among one of the major causes of developing maculopathy. However, it can be present in non-myopic eyes, often acquired secondarily due to infection or trauma.
What is the ICD-9 code for optic neuritis?
Short description: Optic neuritis NOS. ICD-9-CM 377.30 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 377.30 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
What is ICD 10 code for eye problem?
Unspecified disorder of eye and adnexa H57. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H57. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
What is a macular staphyloma?
Staphyloma is the term for a thinning of the outer, white coat of the eye (the sclera) in which the underlying pigmented tissue then adds its color to the thinned sclera, giving an appearance of bluish to almost black color.
What is anterior staphyloma?
Definition. A localized defect in the anterior eye wall with protrusion of uveal tissue due to alterations in scleral thickness and structure. [ from HPO]
What is the ICD 10 code for Papilledema?
H47.13
Papilledema associated with retinal disorder H47. 13 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H47. 13 became effective on October 1, 2021.
What is the ICD 10 code for loss of vision left eye?
2022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H53. 132: Sudden visual loss, left eye.
What is meant by posterior staphyloma?
A posterior staphyloma is an outward protrusion of all layers of the posterior eye globe and is considered a hallmark lesion of pathological myopia. There are 10 different types of staphyloma according to Curtin (Fig.
What is the ICD 10 cm code for staphyloma posticum?
Staphyloma posticum, unspecified eye. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code. H15.839 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM H15.839 became effective on October 1, 2018.
What causes posterior staphyloma in non myopic eyes?
Posterior staphyloma is considered a hallmark of pathologic myopia and are among one of the major causes of developing maculopathy. However, it can be present in non-myopic eyes, often acquired secondarily due to infection or trauma.
How is a staphyloma different from a cornea?
Staphylomas that occur anteriorly are often acquired, while those that are posterior are congenital or due to extreme myopia. In staphyloma the wall of the globe (cornea or sclera) are ectatic/thin and bulging with uveal tissue in it giving it a pigmented color. Staphylus (Greek) means cluster of grapes and staphyloma gets its name from this.
Can a CT scan be used to diagnose staphyloma?
In certain situations, either a CT scan or MRI may be applied to visualize the posterior extent of the staphyloma. Though some have proposed using 3D MRI images, its use is limited in cases where the staphyloma is located peripapillary or is slight and narrow in nature.