Corneal transplant infection, unspecified eye

This code signifies an infection occurring in a transplanted cornea, where the specific type of infection is not documented. It indicates a complication following a corneal grafting procedure affecting an unspecified eye.

Apply this code when a patient presents with signs and symptoms of infection (e.g., redness, pain, discharge, decreased vision) in a previously transplanted cornea, and the medical record does not specify the causative organism or the exact nature of the infection. This code is appropriate when the affected eye is not specified.

• Always attempt to code to a more specific infection type (e.g., bacterial, fungal) if documented.
• Ensure the documentation clearly links the infection to the corneal transplant.
• Do not use if the infection is in the native cornea or if the transplant was not performed.