Conjunctival hemorrhage, right eye

This code signifies a subconjunctival hemorrhage affecting the right eye. It describes a benign condition where a small blood vessel breaks underneath the conjunctiva, causing a bright red patch on the sclera. This typically results from minor trauma, straining, or spontaneous rupture.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states a "conjunctival hemorrhage" or "subconjunctival hemorrhage" localized to the right eye. Common scenarios include patients presenting with a sudden onset of a red spot on the eye, often asymptomatic, following coughing, vomiting, or eye rubbing.

• Ensure laterality is clearly documented as "right eye" to support this specific code.
• Do not confuse with codes for conjunctivitis or other forms of ocular hemorrhage (e.g., hyphema).
• If the hemorrhage is bilateral or unspecified, a different code (H11.33 or H11.30, respectively) would be appropriate.