Type 2 diab with mod nonp rtnop without macular edema, r eye

This code signifies a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated by nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy of moderate severity, specifically affecting the right eye, without any associated macular edema. This indicates retinal damage due to diabetes that has progressed beyond mild but has not yet reached the proliferative stage, and the central vision area is not swollen.

Use this code when documentation clearly states type 2 diabetes and moderate nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy in the right eye, explicitly noting the absence of macular edema. This is appropriate for patients undergoing ophthalmologic evaluation or treatment for diabetic eye complications. Supporting documentation would include an ophthalmologist's report detailing the severity and laterality of the retinopathy.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "moderate" nonproliferative retinopathy and "right eye" for accurate coding.
• Verify the absence of macular edema; if present, a different code would be required.
• Always sequence the diabetes code first, as the retinopathy is a manifestation of the underlying diabetes.