Atrophy of globe, right eye

This code signifies the shrunken and non-functional state of the right eyeball, often resulting from severe trauma, chronic inflammation, or end-stage ocular diseases. It indicates a complete loss of globe integrity and visual function in the affected eye.

Assign this code when documentation explicitly states "atrophy of globe," "phthisis bulbi," or a similar term describing a shrunken, non-functional right eye. This condition is typically diagnosed clinically through ophthalmic examination and imaging.

• Differentiate from microphthalmia (congenitally small eye) or anophthalmia (absence of eye).
• Ensure laterality is clearly documented as right eye; separate codes exist for left and bilateral.
• Look for underlying causes (e.g., trauma, infection) that may require additional coding.