Diab with diabetic macular edema, resolved fol trtmt, unsp

This code signifies diabetic macular edema (DME) that has completely resolved after therapeutic intervention, occurring in a patient whose diabetes is secondary to another medical condition. The specific eye affected is not documented. It indicates successful treatment of the macular swelling caused by diabetic retinopathy.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states that diabetic macular edema, secondary to an underlying condition (e.g., pancreatitis, cystic fibrosis), has fully resolved following treatment such as anti-VEGF injections or laser photocoagulation. The medical record must confirm the resolution and the unspecified laterality.

• Ensure the diabetes is explicitly stated as "due to underlying condition" to differentiate from type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
• Verify that "resolved following treatment" is clearly documented; do not use for ongoing or partially resolved DME.
• This code requires a secondary code for the underlying condition causing the diabetes (e.g., K85.20 for drug-induced acute pancreatitis).