What pseudophakia ICD-10 codes can I use?
When looking for pseudophakia ICD-10 codes, there are several options depending on whether your patient has an artificial lens (pseudophakia means "fake lens") or if they are dealing with complications of an intraocular lens.
The primary code is Z96.1 - Presence of intraocular lens (presence of pseudophakia). This ICD-10-CM code is used for a patient confirmed to have an artificial lens in one or both eyes. Note that this is unacceptable as a principal diagnosis because it merely documents the presence of an intraocular lens implant.
If your patient is dealing with mechanical complications related to their lens implant, consider these codes:
- T85.328A - Displacement of other ocular prosthetic devices, implants, and grafts, initial encounter
- T85.328D - Displacement of other ocular prosthetic devices, implants, and grafts, subsequent encounter
- T85.328S - Displacement of other ocular prosthetic devices, implants, and grafts, sequela
The initial encounter code is meant for patients receiving active treatment for displacing ocular prosthetic device implants.
The subsequent encounter code is used if the patient is in recovery and is still receiving active/routine treatment.
The sequela code applies if the patient is dealing with the aftereffects of the displacement. This ICD-10 code should be accompanied by two additional codes: one designating the sequela's nature and another to describe its effects.
For other disorders related to an artificial lens without a specific code, use H27.8 - Other specified disorders of lens. This applies to issues such as clarity problems with the intraocular lens.