Corros w rslt rupture and dest of right eyeball, sequela

This code signifies a permanent or long-term complication arising from a chemical burn to the right eye, specifically involving the rupture and destruction of the eyeball. It indicates that the initial corrosive injury has led to severe, irreversible damage to the ocular structure.

Use this code when documenting the late effects of a chemical burn to the right eye that has resulted in the complete structural failure and destruction of the eyeball. This would typically be seen in follow-up encounters for patients with a history of such severe ocular trauma, after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Requires an external cause code (V00-Y99) to describe the circumstances of the initial corrosive injury.
• Do not use for acute chemical burns; this code is specifically for sequelae.
• Ensure documentation clearly states "rupture and destruction" of the eyeball due to corrosion.