In simple words: This code is used when someone has a foreign object stuck in the cornea (the clear front part of their left eye), and this isn't the first time they've been seen by a doctor for this problem.

Foreign body in cornea, left eye, subsequent encounter. This code describes an encounter for a foreign body that has entered the cornea of the left eye.It is used for subsequent encounters after the initial encounter for the same foreign body.

Example 1: A patient presents for a follow-up visit after a piece of metal was removed from their left cornea a week earlier. The code T15.02XD is used., A patient initially treated in the emergency room for a foreign body in their left cornea returns to their ophthalmologist for a follow-up evaluation. The ophthalmologist uses T15.02XD., A patient is seen by their primary care physician for ongoing irritation in their left eye. Upon examination, the physician finds a small foreign body embedded in the cornea. The patient mentions a previous, similar incident a few months ago. The code T15.02XD would be applicable for this visit.

Documentation should include details about the foreign body (e.g., size, material), the initial treatment provided, the patient's symptoms, and the current condition of the eye.

** Excludes1: birth trauma (P10-P15), obstetric trauma (O70-O71). Excludes2: foreign body in penetrating wound of orbit and eyeball (S05.4-, S05.5-), open wound of eyelid and periocular area (S01.1-), retained foreign body in eyelid (H02.8-), retained (old) foreign body in penetrating wound of orbit and eyeball (H05.5-, H44.6-, H44.7-), superficial foreign body of eyelid and periocular area (S00.25-).