Drug/chem diabetes with stable prolif diabetic rtnop, r eye

This code signifies diabetes mellitus caused by a drug or chemical, specifically presenting with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy in the right eye. "Stable" indicates that the retinopathy is not actively worsening or requiring immediate intervention, but the proliferative changes (new, abnormal blood vessel growth) are present.

Use this code when documentation clearly states drug or chemical-induced diabetes and stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy affecting the right eye. This code is appropriate when the patient has a confirmed history of drug/chemical exposure leading to diabetes and the ophthalmologist's assessment confirms stable proliferative changes in the right retina.

• Always confirm the etiology of diabetes (drug/chemical induced) and the specific type and stability of retinopathy.
• Ensure laterality (right eye) is explicitly documented.
• Do not use if the retinopathy is unstable, non-proliferative, or if the diabetes is type 1, type 2, or unspecified.