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Choose the Correct Conjunctivitis Code

Published on Tue May 19, 2026

Question: A 31-year-old established patient presents to their optometrist with itchiness and redness in both eyes. The patient said they’ve been spending time in the garden over the past week. The optometrist performed an eye exam and diagnosed the patient with allergic conjunctivitis. The provider prescribed antihistamine eye drops. What diagnosis codes should I report? Kansas Subscriber Answer: You’ll assign [...]
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