Chorioretinal scars after surgery for detachment, bilateral

This code signifies the presence of scar tissue in both the choroid and retina that developed as a direct consequence of surgical intervention for retinal detachment. These scars are a post-operative complication and can affect visual acuity and field.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states bilateral chorioretinal scarring resulting from prior retinal detachment surgery. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the patient is being monitored or treated for these residual scars.

• Ensure the documentation clearly links the chorioretinal scars to a previous surgical repair of retinal detachment.
• Do not use this code for chorioretinal scars from other etiologies (e.g., inflammatory, infectious); those have different ICD-10-CM codes.
• Sequence this code after the primary reason for the current encounter, if applicable, or as the primary diagnosis if the scars are the focus of the visit.