Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, right eye

This code signifies a specific type of myopia, degenerative myopia, which is characterized by progressive axial elongation of the eyeball and associated chorioretinal degeneration. Crucially, it also indicates the presence of a retinal detachment in the right eye, a serious complication requiring immediate attention.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of degenerative myopia and a co-occurring retinal detachment affecting the right eye. Supporting documentation would include ophthalmological examination findings, imaging reports (e.g., OCT, fundus photography), and operative reports if surgical repair of the detachment was performed.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "degenerative" myopia, not just high myopia, as the underlying condition.
• Verify the laterality of the retinal detachment is explicitly stated as "right eye."
• Consider additional codes for the specific type of retinal detachment (e.g., rhegmatogenous, tractional) if further detail is provided and a more specific code exists.