T86.8429
BillableCorneal transplant infection, unspecified eye
Corneal transplant infection, unspecified eye
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- any encounters with medical care for postprocedural conditions in which no complications are present, such as:
- •artificial opening statusZ93
- •closure of external stomaZ43
- •fitting and adjustment of external prosthetic deviceZ44
- •burns and corrosions from local applications and irradiationT20-T32
- •complications of surgical procedures during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •mechanical complication of respirator [ventilator]J95.850
- •poisoning and toxic effects of drugs and chemicals with fifth or sixth character 1-4 or 6)T36-T65
- •postprocedural feverR50.82
- specified complications classified elsewhere, such as:
- •cerebrospinal fluid leak from spinal punctureG97.0
- •colostomy malfunctionK94.0
- •disorders of fluid and electrolyte imbalanceE86-E87
- •functional disturbances following cardiac surgeryI97.0-I97.1
- •intraoperative and postprocedural complications of specified body systems, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,D78, E36, E89, G97.3, G97.4, H59.3, H59, H95.2, H95.3, I97.4, I97.5, J95.6, J95.7, K91.6, L76, M96, N99
- •ostomy complications, ,J95.0, K94, N99.5
- •postgastric surgery syndromesK91.1
- •postlaminectomy syndrome NECM96.1
- •postmastectomy lymphedema syndromeI97.2
- •postsurgical blind-loop syndromeK91.2
- •ventilator associated pneumoniaJ95.851
- •mechanical complications of corneal graftT85.3
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- •code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicableZ18
- •code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug with fifth or sixth character 5)T36-T50
- code to identify other transplant complications, such as:
- •graft-versus-host diseaseD89.81
- •malignancy associated with organ transplantC80.2
- •post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD)Z1)D47
- code to specify infection
Related Codes(3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
SNOMED CT
Clinical Terms
- Corneal graft infection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for corneal transplant infection, unspecified eye?
The ICD-10-CM code for corneal transplant infection, unspecified eye is T86.8429. The full clinical description is "Corneal transplant infection, unspecified eye". T86.8429 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code T86.8429 mean?
ICD-10-CM code T86.8429 represents “Corneal transplant infection, unspecified eye”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is T86.8429 a billable code?
Yes, T86.8429 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is T86.8429 in?
T86.8429 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with T86.8429?
T86.8429 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
Are additional codes required with T86.8429?
Yes, when using T86.8429, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5); other transplant complications, such as:; graft-versus-host disease (D89.81-); malignancy associated with organ transplant (C80.2); post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorders (PTLD) (D47.Z1); code to specify infection.
What SNOMED CT codes does T86.8429 map to?
T86.8429 maps to 1 SNOMED CT concept: 314553001. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for T86.8429?
T86.8429 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5384976. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does T86.8429 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like corneal transplant infection, unspecified eye affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of T86.8429?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for T86.8429 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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