ICD-10 Code A74.0 – Chlamydial Conjunctivitis (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide

The ICD-10 code for Chlamydial conjunctivitis is A74.0.
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A74.0 – Chlamydial conjunctivitis

What it is

A74.0 identifies conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia infection. Use it when documentation states chlamydial eye infection, inclusion conjunctivitis, or similar wording.

Clinical signs

Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include conjunctival redness, discharge, and irritation, but you should code only when chlamydial conjunctivitis is documented or clearly supported.

When to use this code

Use A74.0 when the provider diagnoses conjunctivitis due to Chlamydia, including adult inclusion conjunctivitis or neonatal chlamydial eye infection if documented that way. You may also use it when records clearly link conjunctivitis to a chlamydial infection elsewhere. Check documentation for laterality or associated infection details.

Do not use for

Do not use this code for nonspecific bacterial, viral, allergic, or irritative conjunctivitis. If the record does not specify Chlamydia as the cause, check documentation before assigning A74.0.

Coding tip

Look for explicit provider wording that connects conjunctivitis to Chlamydia; do not infer the cause from testing alone.

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