2025 ICD-10-CM code H59.812
Chorioretinal scars after surgery for detachment, left eye.
Medical necessity for the evaluation and management of chorioretinal scars is established by the potential impact on vision and eye health. Regular monitoring and appropriate interventions are necessary to prevent further complications.
Diagnosis and management of this condition falls under the purview of ophthalmologists. They are responsible for evaluating the extent of the scarring and its impact on vision, as well as recommending appropriate management strategies.
In simple words: Scarring in the back of your left eye after surgery to fix a detached retina.
Chorioretinal scars after surgery for detachment, left eye. This code describes a condition where scar tissue has formed on the choroid and retina of the left eye following surgical intervention for retinal detachment.
Example 1: A patient undergoes surgery to repair a detached retina in their left eye. Several months later, during a follow-up appointment, the ophthalmologist observes chorioretinal scarring at the site of the previous detachment., A patient presents with decreased vision in their left eye following retinal detachment surgery. Examination reveals chorioretinal scarring, which is determined to be the cause of the vision impairment., A patient with a history of retinal detachment surgery in the left eye reports seeing floaters. Upon examination, the ophthalmologist finds chorioretinal scars, but no active retinal detachment.
Documentation should include details of the prior retinal detachment surgery, the location and extent of the chorioretinal scarring, and any associated visual impairment.
** This code specifically refers to scarring in the left eye.For scarring in the right eye, use H59.811. For bilateral scarring, use H59.813.For unspecified eye, use H59.819.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Ophthalmology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital