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ICD-10-CM Code for Low-tension glaucoma H40.12

ICD-10 code H40.12 for Low-tension glaucoma is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the eye and adnexa .

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Low-tension glaucoma

H40

Excludes1: absolute glaucoma (H44.51-)
congenital glaucoma (Q15.0)
traumatic glaucoma due to birth injury (P15.3)

 
H40.12 Low-tension glaucoma
Child Code
Low-tension glaucoma, right eye
Child Code
Low-tension glaucoma, left eye
Child Code
Low-tension glaucoma, bilateral
Child Code
Low-tension glaucoma, unspecified eye

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