Ocular lac w/o prolaps/loss of intraoc tissue, r eye, init

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the right eye involving a tear or cut in the ocular tissue, but without extrusion or displacement of internal eye structures. It specifically indicates that the delicate intraocular contents remain contained within the globe.

Use this code for initial treatment of a patient presenting with a laceration to the right eye where the physician's documentation explicitly states no prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue. This applies to injuries such as corneal or scleral lacerations without globe rupture.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right eye" and "initial encounter."
• Distinguish carefully from globe rupture (S05.4-) or lacerations with prolapse (S05.32-), which involve more severe tissue displacement.
• Verify the absence of intraocular tissue loss or prolapse; if present, a different code is required.