Other toxoplasma oculopathy

This code signifies an ocular infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, manifesting as conditions other than chorioretinitis. It encompasses various less common ophthalmic presentations of toxoplasmosis, such as optic neuritis, anterior uveitis, or scleritis, when directly attributable to the parasitic infection.

Use this code when documentation specifies an ocular manifestation of toxoplasmosis that is not chorioretinitis. This code is appropriate when the physician explicitly diagnoses toxoplasma-induced conditions like optic nerve involvement or inflammation of the anterior segment of the eye.

• Ensure the documentation clearly links the ocular condition to Toxoplasma gondii infection.
• Distinguish carefully from toxoplasma chorioretinitis (H32.0*), which has a more specific code.
• Consider an additional code for the specific ocular manifestation (e.g., H46.0- for optic neuritis) if not fully captured by the toxoplasmosis code.