Exudative age-rel mclr degn, unsp, with actv chrdl neovas

This code describes the presence of "wet" age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in an unspecified eye, characterized by the growth of abnormal new blood vessels (choroidal neovascularization, or CNV) beneath the retina. These vessels are leaky, causing fluid and blood to accumulate, which can lead to rapid and severe vision loss.

Use this code when documentation confirms active exudative (wet) AMD with choroidal neovascularization, and the specific eye affected (right or left) is not specified. This diagnosis is typically made following ophthalmoscopy, optical coherence tomography (OCT), or fluorescein angiography.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "active" CNV; otherwise, consider codes for inactive CNV.
• Avoid using this code if the affected eye (right or left) is clearly documented; instead, select the more specific H35.3211 or H35.3221.
• Always sequence this code as a primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter, such as for anti-VEGF injections.