Herpetic simplex keratitis, also known as herpetic keratoconjunctivitis and herpesviral keratitis, is a form of keratitis caused by recurrent herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in the cornea.

Short description: Herpes simplex eye NEC. ICD-9-CM 054.49 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 054.49 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

Herpes simplex eye infection is caused by a type of herpes simplex virus. An episode often clears without any permanent problem. However, in some cases the infection causes scarring to the transparent front part of the eye (the cornea).

Patient information from the BMJ Group Herpes simplex eye infection If you've got herpes simplex eye infection it means your eye is infected with the

Herpes simplex eye infections are eye infections caused by the herpes simplex virus – the same virus group that can cause cold sores and genital herpes.

ICD-9: 053.29 Short Description: Herpes zoster of eye NEC Long Description: Herpes zoster with other ophthalmic complications This is the 2014 version of the ICD-9-CM diagnosis code 053.29 Code Classification. Infectious and parasitic diseases . Viral diseases accompanied by exanthem (050-059) . Herpes, simplex) 054.9. zoster (SEE ALSO See Also

Herpes simplex (Greek: ἕρπης herpēs, "creeping" or "latent") is a viral disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. [1] Infections are categorized based on the part of the body infected.

Herpes Simplex. Also called: HSV. Herpes is an infection that is caused by a herpes simplex virus (HSV). Oral herpes causes cold sores around the mouth or face.

ICD-9 Code: ‘05329’ Diagnosis - Herpes zoster of eye NEC (Herpes zoster with other ophthalmic complications)