Modified ICD-10 Descriptions Effective October 1, 2020

This section is informational only. It lists the eyecare-related ICD-10 description modifications that take effect October 1, 2020. These modifications are usually small changes or corrections.

Code Former Description New Description

H55.81

Saccadic eye movements

Deficient saccadic eye movements

Z88.1

Allergy status to other antibiotic agents status

Allergy status to other antibiotic agents

Z88.2

Allergy status to sulfonamides status

Allergy status to sulfonamides

Z88.3

Allergy status to other anti-infective agents status

Allergy status to other anti-infective agents

Z88.4

Allergy status to anesthetic agent status

Allergy status to anesthetic agent