ICD-11 code : 9A96.4;
Preferred Label : Hypopyon;
ICD-11 definition : Hypopyon is inflammatory cells in the anterior chamber of eye. It is a leukocytic
exudate, seen in the anterior chamber, usually accompanied by redness of the conjunctiva
and the underlying episclera. It is a sign of inflammation of the anterior uvea and
iris, i.e. iritis, which is a form of anterior uveitis. The exudate settles at the
bottom due to gravity.;
Origin ID : 803985395;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
Hypopyon is inflammatory cells in the anterior chamber of eye. It is a leukocytic
exudate, seen in the anterior chamber, usually accompanied by redness of the conjunctiva
and the underlying episclera. It is a sign of inflammation of the anterior uvea and
iris, i.e. iritis, which is a form of anterior uveitis. The exudate settles at the
bottom due to gravity.
