Other ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiency

This code represents various eye-related symptoms and conditions that arise due to insufficient vitamin A intake, excluding xerophthalmia (dry eye) specifically. These manifestations can range from night blindness to more severe corneal changes, all stemming from a nutritional deficiency.

Use this code when documentation indicates ocular signs or symptoms directly attributed to vitamin A deficiency, such as night blindness (nyctalopia), Bitot's spots, or corneal ulceration, but not explicitly diagnosed as xerophthalmia. Supporting documentation should clearly link the eye condition to a confirmed or suspected vitamin A deficiency.

• Do not use this code for xerophthalmia; a more specific code exists for that condition.
• Ensure documentation specifies the ocular manifestation and its direct link to vitamin A deficiency.
• Consider sequencing this code after a code for the underlying vitamin A deficiency, if applicable.