Glaucoma secondary to eye inflam, bi, indeterminate stage

This code signifies a form of glaucoma affecting both eyes, where the elevated intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage are a direct consequence of underlying ocular inflammation. The stage of the glaucoma, indicating the severity of visual field loss or optic nerve damage, cannot be determined from the available documentation.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states bilateral glaucoma secondary to conditions like uveitis, iritis, or other inflammatory eye diseases, and the specific stage (e.g., mild, moderate, severe) is not specified. Supporting documentation should include a diagnosis of glaucoma, a confirmed inflammatory etiology, and laterality.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the glaucoma to an inflammatory process.
• Do not use if the stage of glaucoma is known; instead, select the appropriate H40.43X1-H40.43X3 or H40.43X9 code.
• Code the underlying inflammatory condition (e.g., uveitis) first, followed by this glaucoma code.