Type 2 diab with prolif diab rtnop without macular edema, bi

This code describes type 2 diabetes mellitus complicated by proliferative diabetic retinopathy affecting both eyes, specifically without any associated macular edema. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is an advanced stage of diabetic eye disease characterized by the growth of new, abnormal blood vessels on the retina, which can lead to severe vision loss.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and bilateral proliferative diabetic retinopathy, with explicit notation that macular edema is absent. This is typically supported by ophthalmological examination findings, including fundoscopy, fluorescein angiography, or OCT scans.

• Always ensure the documentation specifies "without macular edema" for both eyes; otherwise, a different subcategory may be more appropriate.
• Confirm the type of diabetes (type 1 vs. type 2) is clearly documented.
• Sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when the retinopathy is the focus of the encounter, or as a secondary diagnosis when managing the diabetes with this specific complication.