Type 1 diab w prolif diab rtnop w trctn dtch n-mcla, l eye

This code signifies a patient diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes who has developed advanced diabetic retinopathy, specifically proliferative diabetic retinopathy, affecting the left eye. The retinopathy has progressed to cause a tractional retinal detachment, but this detachment does not involve the macula, preserving central vision in that eye.

Use this code when documentation clearly states Type 1 diabetes and proliferative diabetic retinopathy with a traction retinal detachment in the left eye, explicitly noting that the macula is spared. This typically occurs in patients with long-standing or poorly controlled diabetes undergoing ophthalmologic examination. Supporting documentation includes ophthalmology reports detailing funduscopic findings, OCT scans, and physician notes.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "Type 1" diabetes; do not use for Type 2 or unspecified diabetes.
• Verify the laterality (left eye) and confirm the macula is not involved in the traction retinal detachment.
• Code additional diabetic complications and manifestations as documented, following ICD-10-CM sequencing guidelines.