Glaucoma sec to oth eye disord, unsp eye, indeterminate stg

This code signifies glaucoma that has developed as a consequence of another underlying ocular condition, such as uveitis, intraocular hemorrhage, or intraocular tumors. The specific eye affected is not documented, and the stage of the glaucoma (e.g., mild, moderate, severe) cannot be determined from the clinical record.

Apply this code when the medical record clearly links glaucoma to a pre-existing eye disorder, but the laterality is not specified, and the physician has not documented the severity or stage of the glaucoma. This is appropriate when the ophthalmologist notes "secondary glaucoma due to uveitis, stage unknown, unspecified eye."

• Ensure documentation explicitly states the glaucoma is "secondary to" another eye disorder.
• Avoid using this code if the stage of glaucoma is documented (e.g., mild, moderate, severe); instead, select a more specific code.
• Do not use if the specific eye (right, left, bilateral) is documented; choose a laterality-specific code.