Steroid responder, bilateral

This code describes a patient who exhibits a positive intraocular pressure (IOP) response to topical or systemic steroid administration, affecting both eyes. This steroid-induced elevation in IOP is a known side effect in susceptible individuals, often leading to secondary glaucoma if not managed.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states that a patient is a "steroid responder" and the condition is bilateral. This typically occurs during or after a course of steroid therapy for ocular or systemic conditions, and subsequent IOP measurements confirm a significant increase in both eyes.

• Ensure documentation specifies "bilateral" involvement; otherwise, use the appropriate unilateral or unspecified eye code.
• This code describes the response to steroids, not the underlying condition for which the steroids were prescribed.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the underlying condition necessitating steroid use, if applicable, and any associated glaucoma.