Capslr glaucoma w/pseudxf lens, unsp eye, severe stage

This code describes a type of secondary open-angle glaucoma characterized by the presence of pseudoexfoliative material on the lens capsule, leading to increased intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage. It specifically indicates a severe stage of the disease in an unspecified eye.

Use this code when documentation confirms capsular glaucoma with pseudoexfoliation of the lens, and the severity is explicitly noted as "severe." This diagnosis is typically made following an ophthalmological examination, including gonioscopy, slit-lamp examination revealing pseudoexfoliation, and visual field testing indicating severe damage.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "severe stage" for this particular code; otherwise, a different severity code may be more appropriate.
• Confirm the presence of pseudoexfoliation of the lens, as other types of secondary glaucoma exist.
• If laterality is known, use a more specific code indicating the right or left eye.