Diabetes with stable prolif diabetic retinopathy, right eye

This code signifies diabetes that has developed as a consequence of another underlying medical condition, specifically presenting with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy in the right eye. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy involves the growth of new, abnormal blood vessels on the retina, which in this case is not actively worsening.

This code is appropriate for patients whose diabetes is secondary to a condition like cystic fibrosis, pancreatitis, or hemochromatosis, and who have documented stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy affecting only their right eye. Documentation should clearly state the underlying cause of diabetes and confirm the stability of the retinopathy.

• Always sequence the underlying condition causing the diabetes first, followed by this code.
• Distinguish between stable and active proliferative retinopathy; different codes apply for active disease.
• Ensure laterality is accurately documented (right eye, left eye, bilateral, or unspecified).