Type 2 diabetes w oth diabetic ophthalmic complication

This code signifies type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated by any ophthalmic condition directly attributable to diabetes, other than retinopathy, macular edema, cataracts, or glaucoma. This includes less common ocular manifestations such as diabetic oculomotor palsies, optic neuropathy, or rubeosis iridis.

Use this code when documentation specifies type 2 diabetes and an ophthalmic complication that is clearly diabetic in origin but does not fit into the more specific categories of diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, cataracts, or glaucoma. The physician's notes should explicitly link the ophthalmic condition to the patient's diabetes.

• Always sequence the diabetes code first, followed by codes for the specific ophthalmic complication if available.
• Do not use this code if a more specific diabetic ophthalmic complication code (e.g., for retinopathy or macular edema) is applicable.
• Ensure the medical record clearly states the "other" ophthalmic complication is due to diabetes to support code assignment.