Lens replaced by other means

This code signifies that a patient's natural crystalline lens has been surgically removed and replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL) through a method other than a standard cataract extraction. This typically refers to secondary IOL implantation or lens replacement following trauma or other non-cataractous conditions. It indicates the presence of a prosthetic lens in the eye.

Use this code when documenting the status of a patient who has undergone an IOL implantation that was not performed concurrently with a cataract extraction. This includes cases where an IOL is placed in an aphakic eye (an eye without a lens) from a prior surgery or trauma, or when an existing IOL is exchanged for a new one. It describes the current state of the eye regarding its lens.

• This is a status code, indicating the presence of a prosthetic lens, not the procedure itself.
• Always code the underlying reason for the lens replacement (e.g., aphakia, pseudophakia complications) in addition to this status code.
• Do not use for primary IOL implantation during a routine cataract extraction (e.g., use codes from the 366.x series for cataract with IOL).