Presence of intraocular lens

This code indicates that a patient has an artificial lens implanted within their eye. This typically replaces the natural lens after cataract surgery, restoring vision by focusing light onto the retina. The presence of an intraocular lens is a permanent anatomical alteration.

This code is used when documenting the long-term presence of an intraocular lens following cataract extraction or other procedures where the natural lens was replaced. It is appropriate for follow-up visits, routine eye exams, or when the patient presents with other ocular conditions and the IOL is part of their medical history.

• Do not use this code for the acute post-operative period immediately following IOL implantation; instead, use codes for the surgical aftercare.
• This code is a status code and should be reported as a secondary diagnosis when the patient is being seen for another condition, but the presence of the IOL is relevant to their medical history.
• Do not use this code if the patient has a contact lens or glasses; it specifically refers to an surgically implanted lens.