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H21.513

Billable

Anterior synechiae (iris), bilateral

Anterior synechiae (iris), bilateral

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

H15-H22

Parent Code

H21.51

Coding Notes

Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(56)

Clinical Terms

  • Angle closure glaucoma of right eye due to peripheral anterior synechiae
  • Angle closure glaucoma of left eye due to peripheral anterior synechiae
  • Angle closure glaucoma of bilateral eyes due to peripheral anterior synechiae
  • Anterior synechiae of iris of left eye
  • Bilateral synechia of irises
  • Synechia of iris of both eyes
  • Peripheral anterior synechiae of left eye
  • Synechia of iris of bilateral eyes
  • Secondary angle closure glaucoma of both eyes
  • Angle closure glaucoma due to peripheral anterior synechiae
  • Anterior synechiae of iris of bilateral eyes
  • Bilateral angle closure glaucoma due to peripheral anterior synechiae
  • Peripheral anterior synechiae of bilateral eyes
  • Anterior synechiae of iris of both eyes
  • Angle closure glaucoma of both eyes due to peripheral anterior synechiae
  • Secondary angle closure glaucoma of bilateral eyes
  • Secondary angle-closure glaucoma - synechial
  • Peripheral anterior synechiae of right eye
  • Anterior synechiae of iris of right eye
  • Bilateral secondary angle closure glaucoma
  • Right peripheral anterior synechiae
  • Bilateral anterior synechiae of eyes
  • Bilateral peripheral anterior synechiae
  • Anterior synechiae of iris of bilateral eyes (disorder)
  • Peripheral anterior synechiae of both eyes
  • Left peripheral anterior synechiae
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for anterior synechiae (iris), bilateral?

The ICD-10-CM code for anterior synechiae (iris), bilateral is H21.513. The full clinical description is "Anterior synechiae (iris), bilateral". H21.513 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code H21.513 mean?

ICD-10-CM code H21.513 represents “Anterior synechiae (iris), bilateral”. It is classified under Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.

Is H21.513 a billable code?

Yes, H21.513 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is H21.513 in?

H21.513 is in Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (codes H00-H59).

What codes cannot be used with H21.513?

H21.513 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: corectopia (Q13.2).

What SNOMED CT codes does H21.513 map to?

H21.513 maps to 12 SNOMED CT concepts: 314784002, 1306330000, 1306329005, 1306328002, 678311000119108, and 7 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for H21.513?

H21.513 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2880543. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does H21.513 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like anterior synechiae (iris), bilateral affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of H21.513?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for H21.513 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.