Type 1 diab with mild nonp rtnop without macular edema, bi

This code signifies a patient diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes who also presents with early-stage diabetic retinopathy affecting both eyes. The retinopathy is characterized by microaneurysms, hemorrhages, or exudates without new vessel formation, and importantly, without swelling in the macula. It indicates a chronic complication of diabetes impacting vision.

Apply this code when documentation confirms Type 1 diabetes and a diagnosis of mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy in both eyes, explicitly stating the absence of macular edema. This is typically supported by ophthalmological examination findings, such as fundus photography or optical coherence tomography (OCT) reports.

• Always confirm the type of diabetes (Type 1 vs. Type 2) and the specific stage and laterality of retinopathy.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "without macular edema" for accurate code assignment.
• Do not use if the retinopathy is unilateral or if macular edema is present, as different codes apply.