Ghost vessels (corneal), right eye

This code describes the presence of ghost vessels in the cornea of the right eye. Ghost vessels are non-perfused, empty blood vessels that remain in the corneal stroma after the resolution of corneal neovascularization. They indicate a history of corneal inflammation or injury that led to vessel ingrowth.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states the presence of "ghost vessels" or "non-perfused vessels" in the right cornea. This condition is often observed during slit-lamp examination following resolution of conditions like keratitis, corneal ulcers, or after corneal transplant rejection. Documentation should specify the laterality.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "ghost vessels" and not active neovascularization.
• Verify laterality; this code is specific to the right eye.
• Consider coding any underlying or resolved corneal conditions that led to the ghost vessels, if still relevant to the current encounter.