Conjunctival hemorrhage, unspecified eye

This code signifies bleeding within the conjunctiva, the transparent membrane lining the eyelid and covering the white part of the eye. This condition typically presents as a bright red patch on the sclera, resulting from a ruptured blood vessel. It is generally benign and resolves spontaneously.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a conjunctival hemorrhage without specifying which eye is affected. This is appropriate for cases where the laterality (right or left eye) is not recorded or is unknown. It is also used when the hemorrhage is bilateral but not explicitly documented as such.

• Do not use this code if laterality is documented; instead, select the appropriate code for right (H11.31) or left (H11.32) eye.
• Avoid using this code if the hemorrhage is due to trauma; instead, code the specific traumatic injury.
• Consider sequencing this code after any underlying systemic conditions that may predispose to hemorrhage, such as hypertension or anticoagulant use, if documented as a contributing factor.