9A96

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Anterior uveitis

Description

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.

Exclusions from above levels

  • 01 – Certain infectious or parasitic diseases
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
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  • 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes
  • 8A21.0 – Posterior cortical atrophy

Child codes

  • 9A96.0 – Anterior uveitis not associated with systemic conditions
  • 9A96.1 – Anterior uveitis associated with systemic conditions
  • 9A96.2 – Infection-associated anterior uveitis
  • 9A96.3 – Primary anterior uveitis
  • 9A96.Y – Other specified anterior uveitis
  • 9A96.Z – Anterior uveitis, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • 9A90 – Degeneration of iris or ciliary body
  • 9A91 – Cyst of iris or ciliary body
  • 9A92 – Persistent pupillary membranes
  • 9A93 – Adhesions or disruptions of iris or ciliary body
  • 9A94 – Certain specified disorders of iris or ciliary body
  • 9A9Y – Other specified disorders of the anterior uvea
  • 9A9Z – Disorders of the anterior uvea, unspecified

Foundation entity

Anterior uveitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/908233081

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 09: Diseases of the visual system