Retinal hemorrhage, right eye

This code signifies bleeding within the retina of the right eye. This can manifest as various types of hemorrhage, including dot-and-blot, flame-shaped, or preretinal, and indicates damage to the retinal vasculature.

Apply this code when documentation specifies a retinal hemorrhage affecting the right eye. This diagnosis is often associated with conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, retinal vein occlusion, or trauma. The medical record should clearly indicate the presence and location of the hemorrhage.

• Ensure laterality is explicitly documented as "right eye" to avoid incorrect coding.
• Do not use this code for choroidal or vitreous hemorrhages; these have distinct ICD-10-CM codes.
• Always code the underlying cause of the retinal hemorrhage, if known and documented, in addition to this code.