Chorioretinal scars after surgery for detachment, right eye

This code signifies the presence of chorioretinal scarring in the right eye that developed as a sequela following surgical intervention for retinal detachment. These scars represent permanent changes to the choroid and retina, typically observed during an ophthalmoscopic examination. The scarring indicates a past history of retinal detachment repair in the specified eye.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states the presence of chorioretinal scars in the right eye, and these scars are directly attributed to a previous surgical procedure for retinal detachment. Supporting documentation would include operative reports for retinal detachment repair, ophthalmologist's notes detailing the scarring, and a clear link between the surgery and the current scar formation.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right eye" to avoid laterality errors.
• Do not use this code for chorioretinal scars from other causes (e.g., inflammatory, infectious); those have different ICD-10-CM codes.
• This code is a sequela code; consider if an underlying condition (e.g., current visual impairment) also needs to be coded.