Type 2 diab with prolif diab rtnop with comb detach, unsp

This code describes a severe ocular complication of type 2 diabetes, characterized by the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the retina (proliferative diabetic retinopathy) leading to two distinct types of retinal detachment: tractional (pulling on the retina) and rhegmatogenous (a tear in the retina allowing fluid underneath). This condition affects an unspecified eye.

Use this code for patients with a confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes who present with both tractional and rhegmatogenous retinal detachments due to proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Documentation should clearly specify the presence of both types of detachment and their causal link to the patient's diabetes.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "proliferative diabetic retinopathy" and "combined traction and rhegmatogenous retinal detachment."
• If the affected eye is specified (right, left, or bilateral), a more specific code from the E11.354- subcategory should be used.
• Always sequence the diabetes code first, followed by any associated complications, unless a specific guideline dictates otherwise.