Age-related reticular degeneration of retina, unsp eye

This diagnosis code signifies a specific form of age-related macular degeneration characterized by the presence of reticular pseudodrusen, a network of yellowish deposits beneath the retinal pigment epithelium. This condition is distinct from typical drusen and can lead to visual impairment.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states age-related reticular degeneration of the retina, and the affected eye is not specified. This diagnosis is typically made during an ophthalmic examination, often involving imaging techniques like optical coherence tomography (OCT) or fundus autofluorescence.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "reticular degeneration" to differentiate from other forms of age-related macular degeneration.
• If the affected eye (right or left) is documented, use the more specific codes H35.441 or H35.442.
• Do not confuse with other types of age-related macular degeneration (e.g., dry or wet AMD) unless reticular degeneration is specifically noted.