Harada's disease, right eye

This code represents Harada's disease, also known as Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) syndrome, specifically affecting the right eye. Harada's disease is a rare, autoimmune inflammatory disorder characterized by granulomatous panuveitis, often associated with neurological, auditory, and integumentary manifestations. The inflammation primarily targets melanocytes in various tissues, including the choroid of the eye.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of Harada's disease with specific involvement of the right eye. Supporting documentation should include ophthalmological examination findings consistent with uveitis, such as serous retinal detachment, optic disc hyperemia, or vitritis, in the context of VKH syndrome. This code is appropriate for both initial diagnosis and subsequent encounters where the right eye remains affected.

• Ensure laterality is precisely documented; do not use unspecified eye codes if a specific eye is affected.
• Consider additional codes for associated neurological (e.g., meningitis), auditory (e.g., hearing loss), or integumentary (e.g., poliosis, vitiligo) manifestations if present and documented.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when Harada's disease is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis when managing complications or associated conditions.