Conjunctival hemorrhage, bilateral

This code signifies the presence of bleeding beneath the conjunctiva, affecting both eyes. It represents a subconjunctival hemorrhage occurring in both the right and left eyes simultaneously.

Use this code when the physician's documentation clearly indicates a subconjunctival hemorrhage present in both eyes. This typically occurs due to minor trauma, coughing, sneezing, or straining, and is often benign and self-limiting.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "bilateral" or specifies hemorrhage in both the right and left eyes.
• Do not use if the hemorrhage is unilateral; instead, select the appropriate code for the affected eye (right or left).
• Investigate for any underlying systemic conditions (e.g., hypertension, coagulopathy) that may be contributing to the hemorrhage and code them as secondary diagnoses.