Type 2 diab with mild nonp rtnop without mclr edema, r eye

This code signifies a patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus who presents with mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy specifically affecting the right eye, without any evidence of macular edema. Nonproliferative retinopathy involves microaneurysms, hemorrhages, and exudates, but not new vessel growth.

Use this code when documentation clearly states type 2 diabetes and mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy is identified in the right eye, with explicit confirmation that macular edema is absent. This often follows an ophthalmological examination, such as a dilated fundus exam or OCT, where the severity and laterality are specified.

• Always confirm the type of diabetes (type 1 vs. type 2) and the specific eye affected (right, left, bilateral, or unspecified).
• Ensure documentation explicitly rules out macular edema; if present, a different code for retinopathy with macular edema would be appropriate.
• Sequence this code after the primary diabetes code (E11.-) if the retinopathy is a manifestation.