Exudative age-rel mclr degn, right eye, with inactive scar

This code signifies exudative (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affecting the right eye, specifically when the neovascularization has regressed and left behind an inactive chorioretinal scar. This represents a late-stage manifestation of wet AMD where active leakage or hemorrhage is no longer present, but permanent damage to the macula has occurred.

Apply this code when documentation confirms a history of exudative AMD in the right eye that has progressed to an inactive scar. This typically follows treatment for active wet AMD, such as anti-VEGF injections, or spontaneous regression. The physician's notes should explicitly state "inactive scar" or similar terminology indicating the absence of active disease.

• Differentiate carefully between active exudative AMD (H35.3210-H35.3212) and inactive scar.
• Ensure laterality is accurately documented and coded; this code is specific to the right eye.
• Verify that the documentation clearly indicates "inactive" or "resolved" neovascularization with scar formation, not just a history of wet AMD without specifying the current state of the lesion.