Glaucoma secondary to eye inflam, right eye, severe stage

This code signifies a severe stage of glaucoma that has developed as a direct consequence of inflammation within the right eye. The elevated intraocular pressure and subsequent optic nerve damage are secondary to an underlying inflammatory process affecting the ocular structures.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates glaucoma in the right eye resulting from an inflammatory condition, such as uveitis, iritis, or scleritis. The physician's assessment must explicitly state a "severe stage" of the glaucoma.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the laterality (right eye) and the severity stage.
• Always code the underlying inflammatory condition first, as it is the primary cause of the secondary glaucoma.
• Distinguish from other types of secondary glaucoma (e.g., due to trauma, drugs) and primary open-angle glaucoma.