Sympathetic uveitis, right eye

This code signifies inflammation of the uvea (iris, ciliary body, and choroid) in the right eye, occurring as a delayed autoimmune response following penetrating trauma or surgery to the fellow eye. It is a rare but severe form of bilateral granulomatous panuveitis.

Use this code when documentation confirms sympathetic uveitis affecting the right eye, typically presenting weeks to years after injury or surgery to the contralateral eye. Supporting documentation should detail the history of trauma/surgery to the fellow eye and clinical findings consistent with uveitis in the right eye.

• Ensure documentation specifies "right eye" to support laterality.
• Do not confuse with other forms of uveitis (e.g., anterior, intermediate, posterior) without a sympathetic etiology.
• Always sequence this code after the code for the underlying injury or condition of the exciting eye, if still active and relevant.