2025 ICD-10-CM code H31.02
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the eye and adnexa - Disorders of choroid and retina (H30-H36) 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59) Feed
Solar retinopathy.
Medical necessity for treatment of solar retinopathy is established by the presence of symptoms and objective findings of retinal damage.The medical record should clearly document the patient's visual impairment and the extent of retinal involvement.
Diagnosis and treatment of solar retinopathy falls under the purview of ophthalmologists. They are responsible for assessing the extent of retinal damage, providing appropriate medical care, and educating patients on preventive measures.
In simple words: Eye damage from looking at the sun.
Solar retinopathy is damage to the retina of the eye caused by exposure to intense light, such as staring at the sun.
Example 1: A patient presents with blurred vision and central scotoma after viewing a solar eclipse without proper eye protection. Examination reveals solar retinopathy., An individual working with welding equipment without appropriate eye protection experiences decreased visual acuity. A diagnosis of solar retinopathy is confirmed., A child is brought to the emergency room after reportedly staring at the sun for an extended period.Examination confirms solar retinopathy.
Documentation should include a detailed history of the exposure, including the source and duration, as well as a thorough ophthalmic examination documenting the presence and extent of retinal damage.
- Specialties:Ophthalmology
- Place of Service:Office,Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital