Z44.2: Fitting and adjustment of artificial eye
You had a prosthetic eye inserted or adjusted.
An ocular prosthesis is a synthetic replacement for the eye. An ocular prosthesis may also replace specific parts of the eye, such as the lens. The ocular prosthesis also prevents the eye socket from shrinking after the eye has been removed or partially removed. An ocular prosthesis may be required if, for example, the eye has been damaged by a disorder or by a severe injury.
Before a prosthetic eye is inserted, the right shape and size is calculated. The ocular prosthesis can then be manufactured. Examinations later on check to see whether the prosthetic eye inserted fits and works properly. Minor damage to an existing ocular prosthesis may also be corrected.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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