Age-related reticular degeneration of retina, right eye

This code describes a specific type of age-related macular degeneration characterized by a reticular pattern of drusen and pigmentary changes in the retina of the right eye. This degeneration is a precursor to advanced forms of age-related macular degeneration and can lead to significant vision loss.

Use this code when documentation specifies age-related reticular degeneration affecting the right eye. This diagnosis is typically made during an ophthalmic examination, often involving fundus photography, optical coherence tomography (OCT), or fluorescein angiography.

• Ensure laterality is clearly documented as "right eye" to support this specific code.
• Distinguish from other forms of age-related macular degeneration, such as dry (atrophic) or wet (neovascular), which have different codes.
• Do not use if the documentation indicates both eyes are affected; a bilateral code or separate codes for each eye would be more appropriate.