Other herpesviral disease of eye

This code signifies a herpesviral infection affecting the eye, specifically when the causative herpesvirus is not herpes simplex (B00.51) or herpes zoster (B02.30). It encompasses ocular manifestations of other herpesviruses, such as cytomegalovirus (CMV) or Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), when they impact the eye.

Use this code for documented cases of ocular disease caused by a herpesvirus other than HSV or HZV. This includes conditions like CMV retinitis, EBV-associated uveitis, or other less common herpesviral ocular infections. Documentation should clearly identify the specific herpesvirus and its ophthalmic involvement.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly states a herpesvirus other than HSV or HZV as the etiology of the eye condition.
• Do not use this code if the documentation points to herpes simplex (B00.51) or herpes zoster (B02.30) as the cause.
• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when the ocular herpesviral disease is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis when it's a co-morbidity.