Steroid responder, right eye

This code indicates an elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in the right eye that is a direct consequence of corticosteroid use. This condition is a known side effect of topical, periocular, or systemic steroid administration, leading to ocular hypertension.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states that the patient's right eye is experiencing increased IOP due to steroid therapy. This typically occurs in patients being treated for inflammatory eye conditions or other systemic conditions requiring steroid use. The medical record should clearly link the elevated IOP to steroid exposure.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right eye" as this code is laterality-specific.
• Do not use this code for steroid-induced glaucoma unless the patient also meets the criteria for glaucoma (e.g., optic nerve damage, visual field loss).
• Consider sequencing this code after the underlying condition for which the steroids were prescribed, if applicable.