Type 2 diab with prolif diabetic rtnop with comb detach, bi

This code signifies a patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus who has developed severe diabetic retinopathy affecting both eyes. Specifically, it indicates the presence of proliferative diabetic retinopathy complicated by both tractional and rhegmatogenous retinal detachments in both eyes. This represents an advanced and vision-threatening complication of diabetes.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states type 2 diabetes and bilateral proliferative diabetic retinopathy with both tractional and rhegmatogenous retinal detachments. This is typically seen in ophthalmology reports or endocrinology notes detailing severe diabetic eye disease. Ensure the physician explicitly documents the specific types of retinal detachment and their bilateral nature.

• Confirm the laterality (bilateral) and the specific types of retinal detachment (tractional AND rhegmatogenous) are documented.
• Do not use if only one type of retinal detachment or unilateral involvement is specified; choose a more specific code.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when the diabetes and its ophthalmic complications are the focus of the encounter.