Corneal transplant failure, unspecified eye

This code indicates a general failure of a corneal transplant in an unspecified eye, where the specific cause of the failure is not documented. It signifies that the transplanted cornea is no longer functioning adequately, leading to vision impairment or other complications.

Use this code when a patient presents with symptoms or signs of a failed corneal graft, and the medical record does not specify the underlying reason for the failure (e.g., rejection, infection, endothelial decompensation). This code is appropriate when the laterality of the affected eye is also not documented.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "corneal transplant failure" without further specificity regarding the cause.
• Only use this code when the medical record does not specify which eye is affected.
• If the cause of failure or the affected eye is known, a more specific code should be selected.