Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eye

This code signifies a rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in the right eye, characterized by the presence of more than one break in the retina. This condition involves the separation of the neurosensory retina from the underlying retinal pigment epithelium due to fluid accumulation through these multiple retinal tears or holes.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a retinal detachment in the right eye, specifically noting the presence of multiple retinal breaks (e.g., tears, holes). Supporting documentation includes ophthalmological examination findings, such as indirect ophthalmoscopy or optical coherence tomography (OCT) reports, confirming the detachment and the number of breaks.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "multiple breaks" and laterality (right eye) to accurately assign this code.
• Distinguish from retinal detachments with a single break (H33.01-) or without a break (H33.00-).
• Code any associated underlying causes or complications, such as myopia or trauma, as additional diagnoses.