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ICD-10-CM Code for Absence of iris Q13.1

ICD-10 code Q13.1 for Absence of iris is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities .

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Absence of iris
Aniridia
Use additional code for associated glaucoma (H42)

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face to face?
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dx codes - billed for personal
If you have access to the AHA Coding Clinic go to the Second Quarter 2000, page 8. It should provide you with some additional guidance. If you don't have access to the AHA Coding Clinic, this link... [ Read More ]
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