Partially resolved traumatic cataract, unspecified eye

This code signifies a traumatic cataract that has begun to resolve but is not fully cleared, affecting an unspecified eye. A traumatic cataract is an opacification of the lens caused by direct injury to the eye. "Partially resolved" indicates that some improvement has occurred, but the cataract remains clinically significant.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states a traumatic cataract is "partially resolved" or "improving but still present" following an injury, and the laterality of the affected eye is not specified. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the patient is being monitored for the resolution of a traumatic cataract.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "partially resolved" or similar language; avoid using for fully resolved or newly diagnosed traumatic cataracts.
• Always attempt to code to the highest level of specificity, including laterality (right, left, bilateral) if documented.
• Sequence this code after the acute injury code (e.g., S05.0-S05.9) if the patient is still within the active treatment phase of the injury.