Find comprehensive information on retinal edema diagnosis, including clinical documentation, medical coding (ICD-10, H35.8), and treatment options. Learn about macular edema, diabetic macular edema, and other related conditions. Explore symptoms, causes, and risk factors of retinal edema. Access resources for healthcare professionals on proper documentation and coding for accurate reimbursement. Discover the latest advancements in retinal edema management and patient care.
Also known as
Retinal edema
Swelling of the retina due to fluid buildup.
Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes
Non-inflammatory retinal changes affecting blood vessels.
Macular edema and retinopathy
Fluid accumulation affecting the central retina (macula).
Other retinal disorders
Encompasses various retinal conditions not specified elsewhere.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the retinal edema due to diabetes?
Yes
Nonproliferative retinopathy?
No
Due to hypertension?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Retinal swelling from fluid leakage. |
Diabetic macular edema |
Macular edema following cataract surgery |
Incorrect or missing laterality (right, left, bilateral) for retinal edema impacts reimbursement and data accuracy. ICD-10-CM coding guidelines require specifying laterality.
Failing to code the underlying etiology (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) with retinal edema leads to inaccurate severity reflection and potential claim denials. CDI crucial for specificity.
Distinguishing macular edema (H35.32) from other retinal edema types (H35.31) is critical for accurate coding, affecting treatment and resource allocation. Precise documentation needed.
Patient presents with complaints consistent with retinal edema, including blurred vision, distorted vision, and metamorphopsia. Visual acuity assessment revealed [insert visual acuity measurements for both eyes, e.g., 20/40 OD, 20/30 OS]. Amsler grid testing demonstrated [describe Amsler grid findings, e.g., central scotoma in the right eye]. Fundoscopic examination revealed [describe findings, e.g., retinal thickening, hard exudates, macular edema in the [right/left/both] eye(s)]. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging confirmed the presence of retinal thickening and fluid accumulation within the retina, consistent with the diagnosis of retinal edema. Etiology of the retinal edema is suspected to be [state suspected cause, e.g., diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, uveitis, Irvine-Gass syndrome] based on [state supporting evidence, e.g., history of diabetes, presence of neovascularization, inflammatory signs]. Differential diagnoses considered included [list relevant differential diagnoses, e.g., epiretinal membrane, macular hole]. Treatment plan includes [describe treatment plan, e.g., observation, focal laser photocoagulation, anti-VEGF injections, topical or systemic corticosteroids] and close monitoring of visual acuity and retinal thickness with follow-up OCT in [specify timeframe, e.g., 4 weeks]. Patient education provided regarding the condition, its potential complications such as permanent vision loss, and the importance of adherence to the prescribed treatment plan. ICD-10 code [insert appropriate ICD-10 code, e.g., H35.821, H35.822, H35.823] assigned.