Hemorrhagic detach of retinal pigment epithelium, unsp eye

This code describes a condition where blood accumulates between the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and Bruch's membrane, causing the RPE layer to separate from its underlying attachments. This detachment is specifically due to hemorrhage, rather than serous fluid, and can lead to significant visual impairment.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a hemorrhagic detachment of the retinal pigment epithelium without specifying laterality. This diagnosis is typically made via ophthalmoscopy, optical coherence tomography (OCT), or fluorescein angiography, which would be present in the patient's record.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "hemorrhagic" to differentiate from serous RPE detachments (H35.72-).
• Avoid using this code if the laterality (right, left, or bilateral) is specified; instead, use the more specific codes H35.731, H35.732, or H35.733.
• This code is often associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but it can also occur secondary to other conditions like polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy.