Herpesviral ocular disease, unspecified

This code represents an unspecific diagnosis of an eye infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ocular symptoms due to herpes, but the specific anatomical site or manifestation within the eye is not documented. This can include conditions like conjunctivitis, keratitis, or uveitis when the precise location is unknown.

Use this code when the medical record clearly states "herpesviral ocular disease" or "ocular herpes" without further specification of the affected eye structure. This code is appropriate when the provider has diagnosed a herpes-related eye condition but the documentation lacks detail regarding the specific part of the eye involved. Documentation should confirm a herpes simplex viral etiology for the ocular symptoms.

• Avoid using this code if more specific documentation, such as herpesviral conjunctivitis (B00.51) or herpesviral keratitis (B00.52), is available.
• Always query the provider for greater specificity if the documentation only states "herpesviral ocular disease" to allow for more precise coding.
• This code is a "catch-all" for unspecified herpes eye infections and should be used as a last resort when no further detail can be obtained.