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Disease staging: CliniCal anD CoDeD Criteria - HCUP

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Clinical <strong>Criteria</strong> with Description, Diagnostic Findings and ICD-9-CM codes<br />

DXCat Number: EYE17<br />

MultiStage: No<br />

DXCat Label: Injury: Eyes, Nonionizing Radiation Specificity: A<br />

Etiology:<br />

Trauma<br />

Stage Description Diagnostic findings ICD-9-CM Codes<br />

1.01 Ultraviolet keratoconjunctivitis History of sun exposure<br />

DX 37024;<br />

OR history of ultraviolet light exposure<br />

AND conjunctival injection<br />

OR reduced vision from baseline develops ≤ 1 day<br />

AND corneal punctate keratitis<br />

1.02 Solar retinopathy History of sun exposure<br />

DX 36331;<br />

OR history of ultraviolet light exposure<br />

OR history of exposure to intense welder’s arc light<br />

AND reduced vision from baseline develops ≤ 1 month<br />

AND yellow discoloration in center of fovea [direct ophthalmoscopy report]<br />

References:<br />

Deutsch TA, Feller DB. Paton and Goldberg’s Management of Ocular Injuries. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders; 1985.<br />

Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:21:36 AM<br />

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