What is unspecified astigmatism?

Overview. Astigmatism (uh-STIG-muh-tiz-um) is a common and generally treatable imperfection in the curvature of the eye that causes blurred distance and near vision. Astigmatism occurs when either the front surface of the eye (cornea) or the lens inside the eye has mismatched curves.

What is the ICD-10 code for hyperopic astigmatism?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM H52. 2 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the diagnosis code for astigmatism?

ICD-10 | Astigmatism (H52. 2)

What is diagnosis code H52 223?

ICD-10 code H52. 223 for Regular astigmatism, bilateral is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range – Diseases of the eye and adnexa .

How many types of astigmatism are there?

The two main types of astigmatism are corneal and lenticular. A corneal astigmatism happens when there’s a defect or distortion in the cornea. A lenticular astigmatism happens when there’s a distortion in the lens.

What is regular and irregular astigmatism?

Irregular astigmatism is similar to regular astigmatism in that the curvature of the eye’s surface is not perfectly round, but where it differs is that instead of the curvature being evenly shaped (mostly in one direction), it is uneven, or curved in multiple directions.

What is hyperopic astigmatism?

In astigmatism the abnormally curved cornea causes the lighted object to strike the retina in two different spots causing vision blurring for objects close or far away. Hyperopia is caused by distant objects being focused behind the retina making objects up close appear out of focus.

Is irregular astigmatism a medical diagnosis?

You may have heard your eye doctor talk about astigmatism. It’s actually quite common and can be diagnosed as a routine part of a comprehensive eye exam. It means there is an imperfection in the curvature of the eye’s cornea or lens.

Is irregular astigmatism a medical condition?

Astigmatism: What it is and how to treat it. Astigmatism is a common condition in which either the cornea or the crystalline lens does not curve in the typical way. Corrective lenses can often treat astigmatism, but surgery is also an option. Astigmatism is one of a group of eye conditions called refractive errors.

What is diagnosis code H52 13?

13.

What does H52 03 mean?

ICD-10 | Hypermetropia, bilateral (H52. 03)