A74.0: Chlamydial conjunctivitis
You have a disease that is caused by specific bacteria. These bacteria are called chlamydia.
Among other things, chlamydia can be transmitted by contaminated water in a swimming pool. Your conjunctiva has become inflamed due to chlamydia. The transparent conjunctiva covers the eye and the inside of the eyelids. Along with the tears, the conjunctiva forms a liquid film on the eye. Together, the conjunctiva, the eyelids, and the liquid film on the eye all protect the eye from external agents. The conjunctiva also helps defend against pathogens.
When the conjunctiva is inflamed, the eye can become itchy and painful. What is more, the conjunctiva is usually reddened. A lot of tear fluid often flows and sometimes there may also be mucus or pus from the eye.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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