Cataract extraction status, left eye

This code indicates that a patient has previously undergone surgical removal of a cataract from their left eye. It signifies a post-operative state where the natural lens, clouded by a cataract, has been replaced, typically with an intraocular lens (IOL).

This code is used when documenting a patient's current health status following cataract surgery on the left eye. It is appropriate for follow-up visits, routine eye exams, or when the patient presents for an unrelated condition and their history of left eye cataract extraction is clinically relevant.

• Always specify laterality; this code is exclusively for the left eye.
• Do not use this code if the patient is currently undergoing cataract extraction or if the surgery is planned but not yet performed.
• Combine with other codes to describe any current ocular conditions or complications related to the left eye.