Glaucoma secondary to eye trauma, bilateral, mild stage

This code signifies a form of glaucoma affecting both eyes that has developed as a direct consequence of a previous injury to the eye. The condition is currently in its mildest stage of progression, indicating early signs of optic nerve damage or visual field loss.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates bilateral glaucoma resulting from ocular trauma, such as a penetrating injury, contusion, or chemical burn. The medical record must specify that the condition is in a "mild stage" based on objective findings like visual field testing or optic nerve assessment.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the glaucoma to a prior eye trauma and specifies "bilateral" involvement.
• Verify the stage of glaucoma is documented as "mild"; avoid using this code for moderate or severe stages.
• Code the underlying eye trauma (e.g., S05.XX) as a primary diagnosis if it is still being treated or is relevant to the current encounter.