Personal history of (corrected) congenital malform of eye

This code indicates a patient's past medical history of a congenital malformation of the eye that has since been corrected or resolved. It signifies that while the patient was born with an ocular anomaly, it is no longer an active problem requiring treatment, but remains a relevant part of their medical record. This history can be important for understanding potential long-term implications or predispositions.

Use this code when documenting a patient's history of a congenital eye defect, such as congenital cataracts, strabismus, or anophthalmia, that has been successfully treated or spontaneously resolved. This applies even if the patient is currently asymptomatic regarding the original malformation. It is appropriate for follow-up visits where the history is pertinent to ongoing care or risk assessment.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis, as it represents a historical condition, not a current active problem.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the congenital nature of the eye malformation and that it is no longer an active issue.
• Do not use this code if the congenital malformation is still active, uncorrected, or requires ongoing treatment; instead, code the specific active congenital anomaly.