Expulsive choroidal hemorrhage, unspecified eye

This code describes a severe, acute hemorrhage originating from the choroid, leading to the expulsion of intraocular contents. This condition is a rare but devastating complication, often occurring during or immediately after intraocular surgery, particularly cataract extraction. It results in sudden, significant vision loss and often requires urgent surgical intervention.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states an "expulsive choroidal hemorrhage" without specifying the affected eye. This diagnosis typically arises in the context of post-surgical complications or severe ocular trauma. Supporting documentation should detail the acute onset of hemorrhage, expulsion of ocular contents, and the absence of laterality specification.

• Do not use this code if the laterality (right or left eye) is documented; instead, select the more specific code.
• Ensure the documentation clearly distinguishes an expulsive hemorrhage from a simple choroidal hemorrhage, which is less severe.
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis if it's a complication of a primary procedure or condition.