SEP 20, 2020
Applicable diagnosis code for rejection to corneal transplant
Question: Our physician states the patient’s diagnosis is rejection to corneal transplant. Is there an applicable diagnosis code?
Answer: Yes, and beginning October 1, 2020 the code includes laterality. You can submit:
T86.8401 Right eye
T86.8402 Left eye
T86.8403 Bilateral
Learn more about diagnosis codes in the ICD-10-CM for Ophthalmology