Type 1 diab with mild nonp rtnop without mclr edema, r eye

This code signifies a diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes where the patient has developed mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy in the right eye. Importantly, there is no evidence of macular edema affecting the vision in that eye. This represents an early stage of diabetic eye disease.

Use this code when documentation confirms a patient with Type 1 diabetes has mild nonproliferative retinopathy specifically in the right eye, and the ophthalmologist or optometrist explicitly states the absence of macular edema. This diagnosis is typically made following a dilated eye exam or fundus photography.

• Always confirm the type of diabetes (Type 1 vs. Type 2) and the specific eye affected (right, left, or bilateral).
• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "mild nonproliferative" and explicitly states "without macular edema."
• Do not use this code if macular edema is present, even if mild, or if the retinopathy is moderate or severe.