T86.8422

Billable

Corneal transplant infection, left eye

HCC Category Mapping

V24HCC 176 — Complications of Specified Implanted Device or Graft

0.529

ESRDHCC 176 — Complications of Specified Implanted Device or Graft

0.000

What This Code Means

An infection has developed in the cornea transplant of the left eye.

Coding Tips

•Use this code when infection is documented as a complication of corneal transplant in the left eye
•Document the causative organism if available to support medical necessity and treatment decisions

Clinical Significance

Corneal transplant infection in the left eye represents a vision-threatening complication requiring immediate ophthalmologic intervention. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent graft rejection, scarring, and permanent vision loss.

Documentation Requirements

✓Documentation of corneal transplant procedure in left eye
✓Clinical signs of infection (pain, photophobia, decreased vision, discharge)
✓Slit-lamp examination findings demonstrating infection
✓Microbiologic studies or culture results if obtained
✓Visual acuity assessment and any changes from baseline
✓Antimicrobial therapy initiation and response
✓Clear specification of left eye involvement
✓Ophthalmologist assessment confirming transplant-related infection

Commonly Confused Codes

T86.8421 — corneal transplant infection, right eye (left vs right eye)H16.9 — keratitis unspecified (transplant vs non-transplant related)T86.8429 — corneal transplant infection, unspecified eye (specified vs unspecified laterality)H57.9 — unspecified disorder of eye and adnexa (specific infection vs general disorder)Z94.7 — corneal transplant status (active infection vs stable status)

Code Hierarchy

└T86Complications of transplanted organs and tissue └T86.8Complications of other transplanted organs and tissues └T86.84Complications of corneal transplant └T86.842Corneal transplant infection └T86.8422Corneal transplant infection, left eye

└T86.8422Corneal transplant infection, left eye