Type 1 diab with severe nonp rtnop with macular edema, r eye

This code signifies a patient diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes who has developed severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy affecting the right eye, specifically with the presence of macular edema. This represents a significant microvascular complication of diabetes impacting vision.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states Type 1 diabetes and severe nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular edema in the right eye. This is typically supported by ophthalmological examination findings, including fundus photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and physician notes detailing the severity and specific eye involvement.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "Type 1" diabetes; do not use for Type 2 or unspecified diabetes.
• Verify the laterality (right eye) and the presence of macular edema are explicitly documented.
• Sequence this code after any codes for uncontrolled diabetes if applicable, but before codes for other diabetic complications.