Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, right eye

This code signifies the presence of a cystic lesion, a full-thickness defect, or an incomplete defect (pseudohole) affecting the macula of the patient's right eye. These conditions can lead to central vision distortion or loss, impacting activities like reading and recognizing faces. The macula is the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole specifically affecting the right eye. This diagnosis is typically made following an ophthalmological examination, often involving optical coherence tomography (OCT) or fundus photography. Use this code when the laterality is explicitly stated as the right eye.

• Always confirm laterality; separate codes exist for the left eye (H35.342) and bilateral involvement (H35.343).
• Distinguish between a true macular hole (full-thickness defect) and a macular pseudohole (incomplete defect) if specified in the documentation, though this code covers both.
• Do not confuse with other macular degenerations or dystrophies; this code is specific to cystic or hole formations.