Asked by Matthew Landers on Jun 10, 2024
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Mary Matheson is seen in the eye clinic today for pain in her left eye. The physician determines she has Soemmering's ring of the left eye with a cyst of the ora serrata. What codes are assigned?
A) H26.411, H33.112
B) H26.412, H33.112
C) H26.413, H33.119
D) H26.419, H33.119
Soemmering's Ring
A ring of residual lens epithelial cells that can form around the outer edge of a cataract surgery capsule, potentially leading to secondary cataract formation.
Ora Serrata
The serrated junction between the retina and the ciliary body in the eye, marking the transition from the sensitive retina to the more supportive ciliary body.
- Pinpoint and execute the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for different ocular disorders.
- Discern between ailments affecting the right eye, left eye, and both eyes by their respective ICD code distinctions.
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Caroline HUANGJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
H26.412 is the correct code for Soemmering's ring of the left eye, and H33.112 is the correct code for cyst of the ora serrata.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint and execute the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes for different ocular disorders.
- Discern between ailments affecting the right eye, left eye, and both eyes by their respective ICD code distinctions.