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Acute bacterial conjunctivitis is primary due to Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae. Other pathogens responsible for acute disease are Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Moraxella lacunata, Streptococcus viridans, and Proteus mirabilis.
Key Points. Acute conjunctivitis can be caused by numerous bacteria. Symptoms are hyperemia, lacrimation, irritation, and discharge. Diagnosis is clinical. Treatment is with topical antibiotics, augmented by systemic antibiotics in more serious cases.
H10.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM H10.89 became effective on October 1, 2024. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H10.89 - other international versions of ICD-10 H10.89 may differ.
Find the ICD-10-CM codes for conjunctivitis, a condition of inflammation or infection of the eye membranes. See the codes for acute bacterial conjunctivitis and other types of conjunctivitis.
17 sie 2023 · This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis and explains the role of the healthcare team in managing patients with this condition. Objectives: Review the etiology of bacterial conjunctivitis. Summarize the appropriate history and physical exam findings of bacterial conjunctivitis.
Conjunctivitis, Acute Hemorrhagic - A highly contagious disease characterized by subconjunctival hemorrhage, sudden swelling of the eyelids and congestion, redness, and pain in the eye. Epidemic conjunctivitis caused by Enterovirus 70 (EV-70) was first described in Africa in 1969.
