ICD-9-CM 372.53 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 372.53 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
Dryness of the eye due to inadequate production of tears. Causes include vitamin a deficiency, sjogren syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and scleroderma
Dryness of the eye surfaces caused by deficiency of tears or conjunctival secretions. It may be associated with vitamin a deficiency, trauma, or any condition in which the eyelids do not close completely
Dryness of the eye surfaces caused by deficiency of tears or conjunctival secretions; may be associated with vitamin a deficiency, trauma, or any condition in which the eyelids do not close completely
372.53 Excludes
conjunctival xerosis due to vitamin A deficiency (264.0, 264.1, 264.7)