Corneal transplant status

This code indicates that a patient has a history of having undergone a corneal transplant. It signifies the presence of a transplanted cornea, regardless of the success or current status of the graft. This is a status code, not a code for the transplant procedure itself or for complications.

Use this code when documenting a patient's medical history to indicate a prior corneal transplant. It is appropriate for follow-up visits, routine eye exams, or when the patient presents for any condition where the history of a corneal transplant is relevant to their overall care.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the primary reason for the encounter.
• Do not use this code for the acute episode of the transplant surgery; that would be coded with a procedure code.
• If there are complications related to the corneal transplant, code the specific complication first, followed by this status code.