Retinal detachment with single break, right eye

This code signifies a rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in the right eye, specifically caused by a single tear or hole in the retina. This condition involves the separation of the neurosensory retina from the underlying retinal pigment epithelium, leading to potential vision loss if not treated.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a retinal detachment in the patient's right eye, and the ophthalmologist has identified a single break as the causative factor. This diagnosis is typically made following a dilated fundus examination or other imaging studies confirming the detachment and the specific type of break.

• Ensure laterality is accurately documented (right eye).
• Distinguish from retinal detachments due to multiple breaks (H33.012, H33.013) or other causes like tractional (H33.4-) or exudative (H33.3-).
• Look for documentation specifying the type of break (e.g., horseshoe tear, atrophic hole) as this may influence treatment but does not change the primary code for a single break.