Type 2 diabetes with stable prolif diabetic rtnop, right eye

This code signifies a patient diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus who also presents with proliferative diabetic retinopathy in the right eye, where the retinopathy is currently stable. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy involves the growth of new, abnormal blood vessels on the retina, which can lead to severe vision loss if untreated. "Stable" indicates that the condition is not actively worsening at the time of assessment.

Use this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and proliferative diabetic retinopathy specifically affecting the right eye, with a clear statement that the retinopathy is stable. This typically applies to patients undergoing routine follow-up for their diabetic eye disease or after successful treatment where the condition has stabilized. Supporting documentation includes ophthalmology notes detailing the fundoscopic exam findings and the stability of the proliferative changes.

• Always ensure the laterality (right eye) is explicitly documented.
• Confirm the "stable" status; if the retinopathy is active or worsening, a different code for active proliferative retinopathy would be appropriate.
• Sequence this code after the primary diabetes code (E11.-) if the retinopathy is a manifestation of the diabetes.