Glaucoma secondary to oth eye disord, unsp eye, mild stage

This code signifies elevated intraocular pressure and optic nerve damage resulting from another underlying ocular condition, such as uveitis, trauma, or intraocular hemorrhage. The specific eye affected is not documented, and the disease progression is classified as mild.

Apply this code when documentation indicates secondary glaucoma due to an identifiable eye disorder, but the laterality (right, left, or bilateral) is not specified. The physician's assessment must also confirm the mild stage of the glaucoma.

• Ensure the documentation clearly links the glaucoma to a specific underlying eye disorder.
• Do not use this code if the laterality is specified; instead, select the appropriate H40.51X1 or H40.52X1 code.
• Confirm the "mild stage" is explicitly stated or clearly implied by clinical findings in the medical record.