Glaucoma sec to oth eye disord, unsp eye, moderate stage

This code signifies glaucoma that has developed as a consequence of another underlying ocular condition, affecting an unspecified eye, and has progressed to a moderate stage. It indicates a secondary form of glaucoma where the intraocular pressure elevation and optic nerve damage are attributable to a different primary eye disorder.

Use this code when documentation clearly states glaucoma secondary to an identified eye disorder (e.g., uveitis, intraocular tumor, retinal detachment) and specifies a moderate stage of the disease. This code is appropriate when the affected eye is not specified in the clinical record.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly links the glaucoma to another eye disorder and specifies a moderate stage.
• Avoid using this code if the primary eye disorder causing the glaucoma is not documented or if the stage is mild, severe, or unspecified.
• Always sequence the underlying eye disorder causing the secondary glaucoma before this code.