T86.8402
BillableCorneal transplant rejection, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
The patient's immune system is rejecting a corneal transplant (donated cornea) in the left eye.
Coding Tips
- •This code is specific to the left eye; verify laterality in the documentation to ensure correct code selection
- •Distinguish between acute rejection episodes and chronic rejection, as treatment approaches may differ