Anterior uveitis

Definition

This is an inflammation of the iris and the anterior chamber, which is the fluid-filled space inside the eye between the iris and the cornea's innermost surface.

6 subordinate codes

• 9A96.0Anterior uveitis not associated with systemic conditions
• 9A96.1Anterior uveitis associated with systemic conditions
• 9A96.2Infection-associated anterior uveitis
• 9A96.3Primary anterior uveitis
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Disorders of the anterior uvea

• 9A90Degeneration of iris or ciliary body
• 9A91Cyst of iris or ciliary body
• 9A92Persistent pupillary membranes
• 9A93Adhesions or disruptions of iris or ciliary body
• 9A94Certain specified disorders of iris or ciliary body
• Congenital malformations of the uvea
• Neoplasms of the iris
• Neoplasms of the ciliary body