Panuveitis, unspecified eye

This code signifies a generalized inflammation affecting all three vascular layers of the eye: the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. Panuveitis is a severe form of uveitis that can lead to significant vision impairment if not promptly treated. It indicates a diffuse inflammatory process involving both the anterior and posterior segments of the uvea.

Assign this code when the patient's medical record clearly documents panuveitis without specifying the laterality (left or right eye). This diagnosis is typically supported by ophthalmological examination findings such as diffuse inflammatory cells in the anterior chamber and vitreous, chorioretinal lesions, and ciliary body involvement. Use this code when the specific etiology of the panuveitis is unknown or not documented.

• Do not use this code if the documentation specifies laterality (e.g., panuveitis of the right eye); instead, select the appropriate laterality-specific code.
• Always review the medical record for any documented underlying systemic conditions or infectious agents that may be causing the panuveitis, and code those conditions secondarily.
• If the specific type of uveitis is known (e.g., anterior uveitis, posterior uveitis), do not use this generalized code; instead, select the more specific code.