2025 ICD-10-CM code H40.832
(Valid) Effective Date: N/A Glaucoma - Other glaucoma Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59) Feed
Aqueous misdirection of the left eye.
Medical necessity for services related to aqueous misdirection is established by the presence of signs and symptoms, such as elevated intraocular pressure, shallow anterior chamber, and associated vision changes. Treatment is deemed necessary to preserve vision and prevent further complications from high intraocular pressure.
Diagnosis and treatment of aqueous misdirection are typically managed by ophthalmologists. They are responsible for evaluating the patient's condition, determining the underlying causes, and prescribing the appropriate treatment, which may involve medication or surgery.
In simple words: This code indicates a problem with fluid buildup and pressure in your left eye, sometimes called malignant glaucoma.
Aqueous misdirection, also known as malignant glaucoma, is a condition characterized by shallowing of the anterior chamber (the space between the cornea and the iris) and an elevated intraocular pressure (pressure inside the eye). In this specific case, it affects the left eye.
Example 1: A patient presents with blurred vision, eye pain, and a shallow anterior chamber in their left eye, and after a thorough examination, the ophthalmologist diagnoses aqueous misdirection., A patient with a history of glaucoma surgery develops elevated intraocular pressure and a shallow anterior chamber in their left eye post-operatively, indicating aqueous misdirection as a complication., A patient with a history of uveitis (inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye) experiences sudden onset of blurred vision and eye pain in their left eye, which is subsequently diagnosed as aqueous misdirection secondary to the uveitis.
Documentation should include the type of glaucoma (aqueous misdirection), the affected eye (left), and any associated symptoms or contributing factors. Additionally, any previous treatments for glaucoma and their effectiveness should be noted, along with the patient's overall ocular health. It is crucial to describe the clinical findings, such as the depth of the anterior chamber and intraocular pressure measurements.
- Specialties:Ophthalmology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital