Eye globe replaced by other means

This code signifies that a patient has an artificial eye, or ocular prosthesis, that has replaced the natural eye. This replacement is due to the surgical removal of the original eye globe, often following trauma, disease, or congenital conditions. The prosthesis serves cosmetic and protective functions.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current status of having an ocular prosthesis in place, regardless of the reason for the original enucleation or evisceration. This is a status code indicating the presence of the artificial eye. It is appropriate for follow-up visits related to the prosthesis or for general medical encounters where the presence of the prosthesis is relevant to the patient's overall health status.

• This code describes the presence of the prosthesis, not the reason for its initial placement.
• Do not use this code for conditions where the eye is merely damaged or non-functional but still anatomically present.
• Consider additional codes to specify the underlying reason for the eye loss if still relevant and not fully documented elsewhere.