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

This code signifies a traumatic injury to the left eye where the outer layers of the eyeball (cornea or sclera) have been cut or torn, but there is no extrusion of internal eye structures. The integrity of the globe is compromised, but the intraocular contents remain contained within the eye.

Use this code for patients presenting with a fresh, acute laceration to the left eye that does not involve prolapse of the iris, vitreous, or other intraocular tissues. Documentation should clearly state "laceration," "cut," or "tear" of the left eye, explicitly noting the absence of tissue prolapse and indicating an initial treatment encounter.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left eye" and explicitly states "without prolapse or loss of intraocular tissue."
• Distinguish from S05.31XA (right eye) and S05.30XA (unspecified eye).
• Always confirm the encounter type (initial, subsequent, sequela) to select the correct 7th character.