Madarosis of right lower eyelid and periocular area

This code indicates the loss of eyelashes (madarosis) specifically affecting the right lower eyelid and the surrounding periocular skin. This condition can be a symptom of various underlying dermatological, systemic, or inflammatory disorders, or it may result from trauma or medication side effects.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states madarosis of the right lower eyelid and periocular area. This typically applies when a patient presents with eyelash loss in this specific location, and the physician has documented the laterality and anatomical site. Supporting documentation would include physician notes detailing the location of hair loss.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right" lower eyelid and periocular area; otherwise, an unspecified or bilateral code may be more appropriate.
• Do not confuse madarosis with trichiasis (misdirected eyelashes) or poliosis (whitening of eyelashes).
• Always code any underlying cause of the madarosis if known and documented by the provider.