Glaucoma secondary to eye trauma, unsp eye, moderate stage

This code signifies a form of glaucoma that has developed as a direct consequence of a previous injury to the eye, affecting an unspecified eye, and presenting at a moderate stage of severity. The trauma has led to increased intraocular pressure and subsequent optic nerve damage.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links the patient's glaucoma to a history of eye trauma, and the stage of the disease is explicitly noted as moderate. This code is appropriate when the affected eye is not specified in the medical record. Supporting documentation includes ophthalmology reports detailing the traumatic etiology and glaucoma staging.

• Ensure the medical record specifies "moderate stage" and a causal link to eye trauma.
• Avoid using this code if the laterality (right or left eye) is documented; instead, select the appropriate specific laterality code.
• Always code the underlying eye trauma (e.g., S05.XX) as an additional diagnosis, if still relevant to the current encounter.