Keratopathy (bullous aphakic) fol cataract surgery, r eye

This code describes a specific type of corneal disease characterized by blistering (bullous keratopathy) that develops in the right eye after cataract surgery, specifically when the eye is aphakic (lacking a natural or artificial lens). This condition results from corneal endothelial dysfunction, leading to corneal edema and subsequent blister formation.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates bullous keratopathy in the right eye, directly attributed to the aphakic state following cataract extraction. This diagnosis typically arises when the corneal endothelium is compromised post-surgically, leading to fluid accumulation and corneal opacification.

• Ensure documentation specifies "aphakic" and the laterality (right eye) to support this specific code.
• Distinguish from pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (H59.014), which occurs when an intraocular lens is present.
• Sequence this code after the primary reason for the encounter, if applicable, or as the primary diagnosis if it's the focus of treatment.