ICD Z90.01 is a specific medical classification code within the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) system, which is used to identify the acquired absence of an eye.
Understanding ICD-10-CM
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is a global standard for diagnostic health information, developed and maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO). It provides a uniform system of codes for classifying diseases, symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases. The ICD-10-CM is the version specifically adapted for use in the United States for reporting diagnoses in healthcare settings.
- Purpose: ICD codes are crucial for:
- Medical record-keeping
- Health statistics
- Disease surveillance
- Billing and insurance claims
- Resource allocation
Significance of Z90.01
The code Z90.01 falls under a broad category in ICD-10-CM known as "Factors influencing health status and contact with health services." This particular section includes codes that are not for diseases themselves but for circumstances or problems that influence a person's health status or lead them to contact health services.
- Code Details:
- Z90: Represents "Acquired absence of organs, not elsewhere classified."
- Z90.0: Specifically denotes "Acquired absence of eye and adnexa."
- Z90.01: Pinpoints "Acquired absence of eye."
This code is used when a patient has lost an eye due to an injury, disease, or surgical removal, as opposed to a congenital condition (anophthalmia or microphthalmia, which would be coded differently). It's a key identifier for healthcare providers to accurately document the patient's physical status, which can influence treatment plans, prosthetic fitting, and overall care coordination.
Table: ICD Z90.01 Overview
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Code | Z90.01 |
| Full Description | Acquired absence of eye |
| Classification | Medical classification for factors influencing health status and contact with health services |
| System | ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification) |
| Developed By | World Health Organization (WHO) |
In practice, accurate coding with Z90.01 ensures that a patient's medical history clearly reflects the absence of an eye, which is vital for providing appropriate care and for public health tracking. For example, it helps in understanding the prevalence of such conditions and planning for related healthcare needs.
