Other herpes zoster eye disease

This code signifies ocular manifestations of herpes zoster (shingles) that are not specifically categorized elsewhere. It encompasses a range of eye conditions, such as keratitis, uveitis, or retinitis, when they are a direct result of a herpes zoster infection affecting the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve.

Use this code when the patient presents with an eye condition clearly documented as being caused by herpes zoster, and a more specific code for a particular zoster-related eye disease (e.g., B02.31 for zoster ophthalmicus with keratitis) is not applicable. Documentation should explicitly link the ocular pathology to a herpes zoster infection.

• Ensure documentation specifies the ocular involvement is due to herpes zoster and not another viral etiology.
• Always look for a more specific code within the B02.3x category before defaulting to this "other" code.
• Sequence this code after the primary diagnosis if the eye disease is a complication of a systemic herpes zoster infection.