Glaucoma secondary to eye inflam, bilateral, mild stage

This code signifies a form of secondary glaucoma affecting both eyes, where elevated intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage are a direct consequence of underlying ocular inflammation. The "mild stage" indicates early signs of damage with minimal visual field loss. This condition requires careful management of both the inflammation and the intraocular pressure to prevent further vision deterioration.

This code is appropriate when documentation clearly states bilateral glaucoma caused by an inflammatory process within the eye, such as uveitis or iritis. The medical record must also specify that the glaucoma is in a mild stage, typically evidenced by early visual field defects or optic nerve changes. Use this code when the physician explicitly links the glaucoma to a documented inflammatory condition.

• Always code the underlying inflammatory condition first, followed by this glaucoma code.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "bilateral" and "mild stage" for accurate code assignment.
• Differentiate from primary open-angle glaucoma or glaucoma due to other secondary causes (e.g., trauma, drugs).