T86.8421
BillableCorneal transplant infection, right eye
HCC Category Mapping
V24HCC 176 — Complications of Specified Implanted Device or Graft
0.529ESRDHCC 176 — Complications of Specified Implanted Device or Graft
0.000What This Code Means
An infection has developed in the cornea transplant of the right eye.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when infection is documented as a complication of corneal transplant in the right eye
- •Consider assigning an additional code to specify the type of infection if documented (bacterial, fungal, viral)
Clinical Significance
Corneal transplant infection in the right eye represents a serious ophthalmologic complication that can lead to graft failure and vision loss. These infections require prompt recognition and aggressive treatment to preserve vision and graft function.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Documentation of corneal transplant procedure in right eye with date
- ✓Clinical evidence of infection (conjunctival injection, purulent discharge, corneal infiltrate)
- ✓Ophthalmologic examination findings supporting infection
- ✓Culture results or microbiologic studies when available
- ✓Visual acuity measurements and changes
- ✓Treatment with topical or systemic antimicrobials
- ✓Laterality clearly specified as right eye
- ✓Provider assessment confirming transplant-related infection
Commonly Confused Codes
H16.9 — keratitis unspecified (transplant-related vs non-transplant keratitis)T86.8422 — corneal transplant infection, left eye (right vs left eye)T86.8429 — corneal transplant infection, unspecified eye (specified vs unspecified laterality)H05.00 — acute inflammation of orbit unspecified (corneal vs orbital infection)Z94.7 — corneal transplant status (infection vs stable status)