Presence of artificial eye

This code indicates that a patient has an ocular prosthesis, commonly referred to as an artificial eye. This device replaces an eye that has been surgically removed or is congenitally absent, providing a cosmetic solution. It does not imply any current disease or complication related to the prosthesis itself.

Use this code when documenting the presence of an artificial eye for patients who have undergone enucleation or evisceration. It is appropriate for routine follow-up visits, prosthetic adjustments, or when the presence of the prosthesis is relevant to other medical conditions or treatments. This code should be assigned as a secondary diagnosis when the primary reason for the encounter is not directly related to the artificial eye.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, as it describes a status, not a primary condition requiring treatment.
• Do not use this code for patients with a natural eye that has impaired vision; it is strictly for a prosthetic replacement.
• Consider any associated complications of the artificial eye (e.g., infection, irritation) which would be coded separately and in addition to this status code.