Oculoglandular tularemia

This code represents a specific manifestation of tularemia, an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. Oculoglandular tularemia involves primary infection of the eye, often presenting with conjunctivitis, lacrimation, and photophobia, accompanied by regional lymphadenopathy, typically preauricular or cervical.

Use this code for patients diagnosed with tularemia where the primary site of infection is the eye, leading to characteristic ocular symptoms and associated lymph node involvement. Documentation should clearly describe the ocular findings, systemic signs of tularemia, and confirmation of the diagnosis through laboratory testing (e.g., serology, culture).

• Ensure documentation specifies the oculoglandular form; other forms of tularemia (e.g., ulceroglandular, pneumonic) have different codes.
• Code any associated systemic manifestations or complications of tularemia separately, if applicable.
• Verify the infectious agent is Francisella tularensis; other bacterial conjunctivitis would be coded differently.