Iridodialysis, right eye

This code represents a traumatic separation of the iris from its ciliary body attachment in the right eye. This detachment creates a gap or cleft between the iris and the ciliary body, often resulting from blunt or penetrating ocular trauma.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of iridodialysis affecting the right eye. This condition is typically diagnosed following a history of eye injury and confirmed by slit lamp examination revealing the characteristic iris detachment.

• Ensure laterality is accurately documented and coded; this code specifies the right eye.
• Distinguish from other iris disorders like iritis or iris atrophy, which involve inflammation or degeneration rather than detachment.
• Always look for an external cause code (e.g., W00-Y38) to describe the mechanism of injury if applicable.