Drug/chem diab w diab mclr edma, resolved fol trtmt, l eye

This code signifies a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus that was caused by a drug or chemical agent, specifically presenting with diabetic macular edema in the left eye. Importantly, the macular edema has resolved as a direct result of therapeutic intervention. This indicates a successful treatment outcome for the ocular complication.

Use this code when documentation clearly states drug- or chemical-induced diabetes and confirms the presence of diabetic macular edema in the left eye, which has subsequently resolved after treatment. Supporting documentation should include physician notes detailing the etiology of the diabetes, the diagnosis of left eye macular edema, and confirmation of its resolution post-treatment.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly links the diabetes to a drug or chemical cause, not type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
• Verify that the macular edema is specifically noted as resolved and located in the left eye.
• This code requires an additional code to identify the drug or chemical responsible for the diabetes (T36-T65).