Cataract (lens) fragmt in eye fol cataract surgery, left eye

This code signifies the presence of residual lens material within the left eye after a cataract extraction procedure. These fragments can lead to inflammation, elevated intraocular pressure, or other postoperative complications. It indicates an incomplete removal of the cataractous lens.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states the presence of retained lens fragments in the left eye following cataract surgery. This typically occurs in the immediate or early postoperative period. Supporting documentation would include operative reports detailing incomplete removal, or ophthalmologist notes describing the presence of residual lens material.

• Always specify laterality; this code is for the left eye only.
• Do not confuse with codes for dislocated intraocular lens (IOL) or other postoperative complications not involving residual lens material.
• Sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis when coding for the management of complications directly related to the retained fragments.