Spasm of accommodation, right eye

This code signifies an involuntary, sustained contraction of the ciliary muscle in the right eye, leading to a temporary inability to relax accommodation. This results in blurred distance vision and often eye strain or headache. It represents a functional disorder of the accommodative system.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a spasm of accommodation affecting the patient's right eye. This diagnosis is typically made by an ophthalmologist or optometrist based on patient symptoms and objective findings during a comprehensive eye examination, such as cycloplegic refraction demonstrating a significant myopic shift.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the affected eye (right eye in this case).
• Do not confuse with other accommodative disorders like accommodative insufficiency or paralysis of accommodation.
• Consider co-reporting codes for underlying causes if identified, such as certain medications or systemic conditions.