In simple words: This code describes scar tissue on the retina and choroid (layers of the eye) that developed after an operation to fix a detached retina.

This code signifies the presence of chorioretinal scarring as a complication that occurs after surgical intervention for retinal detachment.The scarring is a consequence of the surgical procedure itself, and not another unrelated condition. This code is specifically for chorioretinal scars that are a direct result of the retinal detachment surgery.

Example 1: A 60-year-old patient undergoes vitrectomy and scleral buckling for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Post-operative examination reveals chorioretinal scarring consistent with H59.81., A 45-year-old patient presents with chorioretinal scarring after pneumatic retinopexy for retinal detachment. The scarring is documented as a complication of the procedure., A 70-year-old patient has undergone multiple surgeries for recurrent retinal detachment.Post-operative examination reveals significant chorioretinal scarring, coded as H59.81, impacting visual acuity.

Complete ophthalmologic examination report including pre-operative and post-operative findings, surgical notes detailing the procedure performed (e.g., vitrectomy, scleral buckling, pneumatic retinopexy), and imaging studies (e.g., fundus photography, OCT) demonstrating the chorioretinal scarring.

** This code should not be used if the chorioretinal scarring is due to a condition other than the retinal detachment surgery.Always consider the underlying cause and document it appropriately.