Glaucoma secondary to eye inflam, right eye, mild stage

This code signifies a form of secondary glaucoma affecting the right eye, specifically caused by underlying ocular inflammation. The "mild stage" indicates that the disease has caused minimal optic nerve damage and visual field loss. This condition results from inflammatory processes within the eye disrupting aqueous humor outflow, leading to elevated intraocular pressure.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states glaucoma secondary to an inflammatory condition (e.g., uveitis, iritis) in the right eye, and the severity is explicitly noted as mild. Supporting documentation should include ophthalmological examination findings detailing optic nerve status, visual field test results, and a confirmed diagnosis of inflammatory glaucoma.

• Always ensure the laterality (right eye) and stage (mild) are explicitly documented to support this specific code.
• Code the underlying inflammatory condition (e.g., H20.0XX for acute iridocyclitis) first, as it is the etiology of the glaucoma.
• Do not confuse with primary open-angle glaucoma or other types of secondary glaucoma not caused by inflammation.