AUG 10, 2016
ICD-10 for UGH Syndrome
Question: How do we code for uveitis, glaucoma, hyphema (UGH) syndrome?
Answer: Gordon Johns, MD, recommends either H59.89 Other postprocedural complications and disorders of eye and adnexa, NEC or T85.698 Other mechanical complication of other specified internal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts.
You can also report clinical signs and/or underlying conditions as appropriate.