Glaucoma sec to eye trauma, unsp eye, indeterminate stage

This code signifies glaucoma that has developed as a direct consequence of an injury to the eye, where the specific eye affected is not documented, and the stage of the glaucoma is unknown. It indicates a secondary form of glaucoma, meaning the elevated intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage are attributable to a prior traumatic event.

Use this code when documentation clearly links glaucoma to a history of eye trauma, but the medical record does not specify whether the left or right eye is affected, nor does it provide details on the severity or progression of the glaucoma (e.g., mild, moderate, severe, end-stage). This code is appropriate when the physician's notes state "traumatic glaucoma, unspecified eye, stage indeterminate."

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "unspecified eye" and "indeterminate stage" to support this specific code.
• Avoid using this code if the affected eye (right or left) or the stage of glaucoma is known; more specific codes exist for those scenarios.
• Always sequence the trauma code (e.g., S05.xx) first, followed by this code, to establish the causal link.