Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, left eye

This code signifies a severe form of myopia characterized by progressive axial elongation of the eyeball, leading to degenerative changes in the retina, specifically in the left eye. These degenerative changes have progressed to include a retinal detachment, a serious condition where the retina separates from its underlying support tissue.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of degenerative or pathological myopia in the left eye, coupled with a confirmed retinal detachment. This typically occurs in patients with high myopia who experience symptoms such as flashes of light, floaters, or a sudden decrease in vision. Supporting documentation should include ophthalmological examination findings confirming both degenerative myopia and the presence of a retinal detachment.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "degenerative" or "pathological" myopia, as simple high myopia without degenerative changes would not warrant this code.
• Verify laterality; this code is specific to the left eye. Use the appropriate code for the right eye or bilateral involvement.
• Distinguish from retinal detachments due to other causes (e.g., trauma, diabetic retinopathy) which would be coded differently.