EmailAbsent red eye reflex
Publication Date: March 2017
ICD 10 AM Edition: Ninth edition
Retired Date: 30/6/2020
Query Number: 3185
Could you please indicate what code should be assigned when a newborn is found to have an absent red eye reflex on examination and is referred to specialist eye services for further investigation?
Response
VICC considers that as red eye reflex is a clinical sign which has been investigated with no definitive diagnosis being made, a code could be assigned in accordance with ACS 1802 Signs and symptoms.
VICC considers that the appropriate code to assign in this circumstance is R68.8 Other specified general symptoms and signs following the Index entry Abnormal/clinical findings NEC.
VICC considers that the appropriate code to assign in this circumstance is R68.8 Other specified general symptoms and signs following the Index entry Abnormal/clinical findings NEC.
