Ocular pain, right eye

This code signifies discomfort or aching specifically localized to the right eye. It indicates a symptom rather than a definitive diagnosis of an underlying ocular condition.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a chief complaint of pain in their right eye, and no further definitive diagnosis for the pain has been established at the time of coding. Documentation should clearly state "right eye pain" or "ocular pain, right eye" without specifying a cause.

• Always seek to code the underlying cause of the ocular pain if known and documented.
• Do not use this code if the pain is bilateral; refer to H57.13.
• Ensure laterality is clearly documented (right, left, or bilateral) to select the most specific code.