Type 2 diabetes with stable prolif diabetic rtnop, unsp

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

Use this code when documentation clearly states type 2 diabetes and stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy affecting an unspecified eye. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the retinopathy is being monitored and no active treatment for progression is being initiated. Supporting documentation would include ophthalmology reports detailing the stability of the retinopathy and the patient's diabetes management.

• Always code the underlying diabetes (E11.-) first, followed by the manifestation code for retinopathy.
• Ensure documentation specifies "stable" to differentiate from active or unstable proliferative retinopathy.
• If the affected eye (right, left, or bilateral) is specified, use a more precise code from the E11.35 family.