Glaucoma secondary to eye inflam, bilateral, severe stage

This code signifies a severe stage of glaucoma that has developed in both eyes as a direct consequence of ocular inflammation. This secondary glaucoma involves elevated intraocular pressure leading to optic nerve damage, specifically attributed to an inflammatory process within the eye.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates bilateral glaucoma secondary to an inflammatory condition, such as uveitis or iritis, and the severity is explicitly stated as "severe stage." Supporting documentation should include ophthalmologist notes detailing the inflammatory cause, elevated IOP, optic nerve damage, and the severe classification of the glaucoma in both eyes.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "bilateral" involvement and "severe stage" for accurate code assignment.
• 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 or medication) and primary open-angle glaucoma.