Corneal transplant infection, right eye

This code signifies an infectious complication affecting a corneal graft in the right eye. It indicates that the transplanted corneal tissue has become infected, leading to inflammation and potential compromise of the graft's integrity and function.

Apply this code when a patient presents with signs and symptoms of infection (e.g., redness, pain, discharge, decreased vision) specifically localized to a previously transplanted cornea in their right eye. This would be used following diagnostic confirmation of an infectious etiology.

• Always confirm laterality (right eye) and the presence of an infection directly impacting the corneal transplant.
• Code the specific type of infection (e.g., bacterial, fungal, viral) as an additional diagnosis if known.
• Consider any associated complications or sequelae of the infection, such as graft rejection or endophthalmitis, and code them separately.