Avulsion of left eye, subsequent encounter

This code signifies the complete tearing away or forcible separation of the left eyeball from its socket, occurring during the healing or recovery phase of the injury. This is a severe ocular trauma resulting in the loss of the globe.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care, such as wound management, prosthetic fitting, or psychological support, for a patient who previously sustained an avulsion of the left eye. Documentation should clearly indicate the "subsequent encounter" status, meaning the initial treatment for the acute injury has already been provided.

• Ensure documentation specifies "left eye" and "avulsion" to differentiate from other eye injuries or laterality.
• Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the avulsion, which would require an initial encounter code.
• Do not confuse with enucleation (surgical removal of the eye), which is a different clinical event and coded differently.