ICD Code H52.13
ICD code H52.13 is used to identify and classify bilateral myopia, meaning nearsightedness affecting both eyes.
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What is ICD diagnosis code H52.13
ICD code H52.13 is myopia, or nearsightedness, affecting both eyes.
When to use ICD code H52.13
1. Patient presents with difficulty seeing distant objects clearly in both eyes.
2. Visual acuity testing confirms reduced distance vision in both eyes, which improves with corrective lenses.
3. Refractive error assessment demonstrates a negative spherical equivalent in both eyes.
4. Symptoms may include squinting, eye strain, or headaches when focusing on distant objects.
5. No evidence of other ocular pathology causing decreased distance vision.
6. Condition is present in both eyes (bilateral involvement).
Billable CPT codes for ICD code H52.13
Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code H52.13 include:
- 92002: Ophthalmological services; medical examination and evaluation, new patient, intermediate
- 92004: Ophthalmological services; medical examination and evaluation, new patient, comprehensive
- 92012: Ophthalmological services; medical examination and evaluation, established patient, intermediate
- 92014: Ophthalmological services; medical examination and evaluation, established patient, comprehensive
- 92015: Determination of refractive state
- 92310: Prescription of optical and physical characteristics of and fitting of contact lens, both eyes, except for aphakia
- 92340: Fitting of spectacles, except for aphakia; monofocal
- 92341: Fitting of spectacles, except for aphakia; bifocal
These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of ICD code H52.13.
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